Jerusalem artichoke vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between jerusalem artichoke and kung Pao chicken
- Jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron and vitamin B1, yet kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Jerusalem artichoke covers your daily iron needs 33% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Jerusalem artichoke contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. While jerusalem artichoke contains 0.2mg of vitamin B1, kung Pao chicken contains only 0.032mg.
- The amount of sodium in jerusalem artichoke is lower.
- The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Jerusalem-artichokes, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +96.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +347.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +326.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1057.1% |
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 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +436.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +388% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69700% |
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Water
~74.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 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 | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54225% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +301900% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.4mg | 0.76mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 3.02g | 20% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 402mg | 17% |
| Protein | 2g | 9.76g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.032mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 8.1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.243mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 6.98g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 2.757mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.256mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.073mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.352g | 6% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 218mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.74mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.44g | 6.87g | 4% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 129kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 7.1mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 94mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Choline | 30mg | 37.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.84g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.6g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| 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 |
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)