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

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Differences between Lemongrass and Kung Pao chicken

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Folate, and Zinc, while Kung Pao chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 216% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 11 times less Iron than Lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of Iron, while Kung Pao chicken contains 0.76mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lemongrass is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.

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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 Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +975%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +231.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +201.4%
Contains more Copper +264.4%
Contains more Manganese +1940.6%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +975%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +231.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +201.4%
Contains more Copper +264.4%
Contains more Manganese +1940.6%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 94

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 B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Folate +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +21550%
Contains more Vitamin C +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Folate +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +21550%
Contains more Vitamin C +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +268.4%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +436.3%
Contains more Fats +1324.5%
Equal in Water - 74.78
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Carbs +268.4%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +436.3%
Contains more Fats +1324.5%
Equal in Water - 74.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3924.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1676.5%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3924.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1676.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemongrass Kung Pao chicken
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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 5.37g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.49g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 25.31g 6.87g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 65mg 20mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.76mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 24mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 94mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 218mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 402mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.74mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.073mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.256mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 6IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 2.6mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.032mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.055mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 75µg 16µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 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 0mg 26mg Lemongrass
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 1.352g Lemongrass
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 0.054g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 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
Lemongrass Kung Pao chicken
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
13%
Lemongrass
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

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

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