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Kanpyo vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kanpyo and Nopales

  • The amount of Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium in Kanpyo is higher than in Nopales.
  • Kanpyo covers your daily Iron needs 57% more than Nopales.
  • Nopales have 23 times less Zinc than Kanpyo. Kanpyo has 5.86mg of Zinc, while Nopales have 0.25mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) and Nopales, raw.

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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.
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
10
:
0
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Calcium +70.7%
Contains more Iron +767.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1075%
Contains more Potassium +515.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +2244%
Contains more Copper +732.7%
Contains more Manganese +148.8%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Kanpyo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Nopales
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Calcium +70.7%
Contains more Iron +767.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1075%
Contains more Potassium +515.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +2244%
Contains more Copper +732.7%
Contains more Manganese +148.8%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%

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.
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
5
:
5
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Vitamin B3 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1428.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Folate +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.041
Kanpyo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
Nopales
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1428.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Folate +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
4
:
1
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Protein +550%
Contains more Fats +522.2%
Contains more Carbs +1852.9%
Contains more Other +414%
Contains more Water +371.3%
Kanpyo
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
Nopales
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +550%
Contains more Fats +522.2%
Contains more Carbs +1852.9%
Contains more Other +414%
Contains more Water +371.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
2
:
1
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Kanpyo
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 g
Nopales
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kanpyo Nopales
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 55.23g 1.13g Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 1.32g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.09g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 3.33g Kanpyo
Calories 258kcal 16kcal Kanpyo
Sugar 1.15g Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g 2.2g Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 164mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 0.59mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 52mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 16mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 257mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 21mg Kanpyo
Zinc 5.86mg 0.25mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.052mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.137mg 0.457mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.7µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 0IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg Nopales
Vitamin C 0.2mg 9.3mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.012mg Nopales
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.041mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 0.41mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.167mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.07mg Kanpyo
Folate 61µg 3µg Kanpyo
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.018g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g 0.05g Kanpyo

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Kanpyo Nopales
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
Kanpyo
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/nutrients
  2. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.