Fenugreek vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fenugreek and kung Pao chicken different?
- Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A.
- Fenugreek covers your daily need for iron, 410% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Fenugreek has 16 times more fiber than kung Pao chicken. Fenugreek has 24.6g of fiber, while kung Pao chicken has 1.5g.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of fenugreek is 0.
Spices, fenugreek seed and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types were used in this article.
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +695.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +780% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +253.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +4311.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1420.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +237.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +214.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +379.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +906.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +565.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +256.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +136.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2066.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23 g
Fats:
6.41 g
Carbs:
58.35 g
Water:
8.84 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +749.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +111.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +745.9% |
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Fats
~6.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.352g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Iron | 33.53mg | 0.76mg | 410% |
Copper | 1.11mg | 0.073mg | 115% |
Fiber | 24.6g | 1.5g | 92% |
Manganese | 1.228mg | 0.256mg | 42% |
Magnesium | 191mg | 24mg | 40% |
Phosphorus | 296mg | 94mg | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.243mg | 27% |
Protein | 23g | 9.76g | 26% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.055mg | 24% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.032mg | 24% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 20% | |
Carbs | 58.35g | 6.87g | 17% |
Calcium | 176mg | 20mg | 16% |
Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.74mg | 16% |
Potassium | 770mg | 218mg | 16% |
Sodium | 67mg | 402mg | 15% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
Folate | 57µg | 16µg | 10% |
Calories | 323kcal | 129kcal | 10% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 65µg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 2.757mg | 7% |
Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 7.1mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 5% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
Selenium | 6.3µg | 8.1µg | 3% |
Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
Fats | 6.41g | 6.98g | 1% |
Net carbs | 33.75g | 5.37g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 1.46g | 1.352g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.757mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.102mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 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 |
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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
30%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%

29%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is cheaper?

Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals