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Jícama raw vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between jícama raw and kung Pao chicken

  • Jícama raw has more vitamin C and fiber; however, kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin K, and phosphorus.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 26% more.
  • Jícama raw has 3 times more fiber than kung Pao chicken. Jícama raw has 4.9g of fiber, while kung Pao chicken has 1.5g.
  • Jícama raw is lower in sodium.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index than jícama raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yambean (jicama), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 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 less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more IronIron +26.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +362.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +422.2%
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.
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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
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 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 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 CarbsCarbs +28.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1255.6%
Contains more FatsFats +7655.6%
Contains more OtherOther +436.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 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 -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43360%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6923.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jícama raw Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 3.02g 20%
Protein 0.72g 9.76g 18%
Sodium 4mg 402mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.757mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.243mg 15%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 7.1mg 15%
Fiber 4.9g 1.5g 14%
Selenium 0.7µg 8.1µg 13%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13.6µg 11%
Fats 0.09g 6.98g 11%
Phosphorus 18mg 94mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.256mg 9%
Vitamin A 1µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.5mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.021g 1.352g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 2.173g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Calories 38kcal 129kcal 5%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.74mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.02mg 4%
Choline 13.6mg 37.4mg 4%
Copper 0.048mg 0.073mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.055mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 0.76mg 2%
Potassium 150mg 218mg 2%
Carbs 8.82g 6.87g 1%
Calcium 12mg 20mg 1%
Folate 12µg 16µg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.032mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 3.92g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jícama raw Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
10%
Jícama raw
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jícama raw
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

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?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.