Kung Pao chicken vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kung Pao chicken and cardamom
- Kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, yet cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, calcium, copper, and potassium.
- Cardamom covers your daily manganese needs 1206% more than kung Pao chicken.
- The amount of sodium in cardamom is lower.
- The glycemic index of cardamom is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Spices, cardamom.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +854.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1815% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +413.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1738.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +424.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +909.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10837.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +195.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +518.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 28mg | 1206% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 13.97mg | 165% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 28g | 106% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 7.47mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 229mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 383mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.383mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 1119mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 68.47g | 21% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 18mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.43g | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 21mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.198mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 178mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.182mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 1.102mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 311kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.87g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.68g | 3% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 10.76g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Fats | 6.98g | 6.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 40.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
| 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
10.76 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
68.47 g
Water:
8.28 g
Other:
5.79 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +803.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +896.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +259.6% |
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Fats
~6.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +149.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +602.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.7% |
