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Kung Pao chicken vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Garden asparagus

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Garden asparagus is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily Vitamin K needs 23% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Asparagus, 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 Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.8%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +252.2%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +181.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +158.9%
Equal in Potassium - 202
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.8%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +252.2%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +181.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +158.9%
Equal in Potassium - 202

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 A +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +205.9%
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin A +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +205.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +343.6%
Contains more Fats +5716.7%
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Contains more Other +177.6%
Contains more Water +24.7%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +343.6%
Contains more Fats +5716.7%
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Contains more Other +177.6%
Contains more Water +24.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5940%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5940%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +708.7%
Contains more Fructose +85.2%
Equal in Glucose - 0.65
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +708.7%
Contains more Fructose +85.2%
Equal in Glucose - 0.65

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 Garden asparagus
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 1.78g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 2.2g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.12g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 3.88g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 20kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 3.03g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 1.5g 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 20mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 0.76mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 52mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 202mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.74mg 0.54mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.256mg 0.158mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 2.3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 756IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 38µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 7.1mg 5.6mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.978mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.274mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.091mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.027mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.084mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.075mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.128mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.104mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.031mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.075mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.115mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.049mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.05g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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