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

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The main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Fireweed

  • Fireweed is richer than Kung Pao chicken in Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Folate, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 280% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fireweed, leaves, 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.
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Calcium +2045%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +126.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +259.5%
Contains more Copper +338.4%
Contains more Manganese +2518.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Calcium +2045%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +126.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +259.5%
Contains more Copper +338.4%
Contains more Manganese +2518.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +177%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.1%
Contains more Folate +600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +177%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.1%
Contains more Folate +600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +107.2%
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Carbs +179.8%
Contains more Other +57.8%
Equal in Water - 70.78
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +107.2%
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Carbs +179.8%
Contains more Other +57.8%
Equal in Water - 70.78

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 Fireweed
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 9.76g 4.71g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 2.75g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 129kcal 103kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Fireweed
Fiber 1.5g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 20mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.76mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 24mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 94mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 218mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 402mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.74mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.073mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.256mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 8.1µg 0.9µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 2.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 16µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 1.352g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Fireweed
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.