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Kung Pao chicken vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kung Pao chicken and artichoke?

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while artichoke is higher in copper, fiber, folate, and magnesium.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 26% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than artichoke (32).

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw types in this comparison.

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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 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +51%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3950%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +68.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~90mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.256mg

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 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~14.8µg
~equal in Choline ~34.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4553.3%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43360%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4618.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Artichoke DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.064g 20%
Copper 0.073mg 0.231mg 18%
Fiber 1.5g 5.4g 16%
Selenium 8.1µg 0.2µg 14%
Folate 16µg 68µg 13%
Sodium 402mg 94mg 13%
Protein 9.76g 3.27g 13%
Fats 6.98g 0.15g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.046mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.116mg 10%
Magnesium 24mg 60mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Iron 0.76mg 1.28mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 1µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.19mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0.036g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0.005g 5%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 11.7mg 5%
Calories 129kcal 47kcal 4%
Potassium 218mg 370mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.072mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.338mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 44mg 2%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.49mg 2%
Phosphorus 94mg 90mg 1%
Carbs 6.87g 10.51g 1%
Choline 37.4mg 34.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 14.8µg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.066mg 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 0.99g N/A
Manganese 0.256mg 0.256mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g 0g 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 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g 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
Kung Pao chicken Artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.