Kung Pao chicken vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kung Pao chicken and parsley?
- Kung Pao chicken is richer in selenium and vitamin B6, while parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium, and potassium.
- Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1355% higher.
- Parsley has 81 times less selenium than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 8.1µg of selenium, while parsley has 0.1µg.
- Parsley is lower in sodium.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than parsley (32).
We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Parsley, fresh 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8000% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +590% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +715.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +192.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1773.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +547.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11958.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
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:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +228.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +783.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.6% |
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Carbs
~6.33g
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
0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +636.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2335.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 1640µg | 1355% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 133mg | 140% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 6.2mg | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 421µg | 40% |
| Folate | 16µg | 152µg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.124g | 19% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0.1µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 56mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 2.97g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.09mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 554mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 0.79g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 1.313mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.149mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.3g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.132g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 50mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.295g | 5% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 36kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.086mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 12.8mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 6.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.061mg | 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 |
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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%
379%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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