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

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Summary of differences between Kung Pao chicken and Turnip

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Turnip is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Turnip covers your daily need of Vitamin C 15% more than Kung Pao chicken.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Turnips, 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 Iron +153.3%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +174.1%
Contains more Manganese +91%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
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 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +153.3%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +174.1%
Contains more Manganese +91%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +16.4%

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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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Contains more Vitamin C +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Equal in Folate - 15
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 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Contains more Vitamin C +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +984.4%
Contains more Fats +6880%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Equal in Carbs - 6.43
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +984.4%
Contains more Fats +6880%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Equal in Carbs - 6.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5598.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5598.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 4.63g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 0.9g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.1g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 6.43g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 28kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 3.8g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 20mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 0.76mg 0.3mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 27mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 191mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 67mg Turnip
Zinc 0.74mg 0.27mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.256mg 0.134mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 0.7µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.03mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.03mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.09mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 15µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.009mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.025mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.036mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.033mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.036mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.011mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.017mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.03mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.014mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Turnip
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Turnip
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.011g Turnip
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 0.006g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.053g 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 Turnip
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
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.341g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/nutrients

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

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