Asparagus vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between asparagus and kung Pao chicken
- Asparagus has more vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and folate; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and selenium.
- Asparagus covers your daily vitamin K needs 23% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Kung Pao chicken has 4 times less vitamin B1 than asparagus. Asparagus has 0.143mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
- Asparagus contains less sodium.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +181.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +252.2% |
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 | +346.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +205.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +133.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 13.6µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 3.02g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.76mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 402mg | 17% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 9.76g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.073mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.243mg | 12% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 6.98g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 2.757mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 8.1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.032mg | 9% |
| Folate | 52µg | 16µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 1.352g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 94mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 129kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.256mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 37.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 65µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 7.1mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 6.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 1.02mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Calcium | 24mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 218mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 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 | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +343.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5716.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
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 | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5940% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
2.53 g
Sucrose:
1.86 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.54 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +85.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +708.7% |
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Glucose
~0.63g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
