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Fennel vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fennel and kung Pao chicken?

  • Fennel is richer in vitamin K and fiber, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and phosphorus.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 41% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 2 times less fiber than fennel. Fennel has 3.1g of fiber, while kung Pao chicken has 1.5g.
  • Fennel is lower in sodium.

We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fennel
Fennel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +270%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1057.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.76mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fennel
Fennel
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 16% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +69%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +361.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +687.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3390%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%
~equal in Carbs ~6.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3095.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1687%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fennel Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin K 62.8µg 13.6µg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 3.02g 19%
Protein 1.24g 9.76g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.243mg 15%
Sodium 52mg 402mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 2.757mg 13%
Selenium 0.7µg 8.1µg 13%
Fats 0.2g 6.98g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Phosphorus 50mg 94mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.09g 1.352g 6%
Potassium 414mg 218mg 6%
Fiber 3.1g 1.5g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.068g 2.173g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.5mg 5%
Calories 31kcal 129kcal 5%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.74mg 5%
Vitamin C 12mg 7.1mg 5%
Choline 13.2mg 37.4mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 1.02mg 3%
Manganese 0.191mg 0.256mg 3%
Folate 27µg 16µg 3%
Calcium 49mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin A 48µg 65µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.055mg 2%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Copper 0.066mg 0.073mg 1%
Carbs 7.3g 6.87g 0%
Net carbs 4.2g 5.37g N/A
Iron 0.73mg 0.76mg 0%
Sugar 3.93g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Fennel
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.