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Napa cabbage vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Napa cabbage and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Napa cabbage is higher in Folate, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Kung Pao chicken is 17% higher.
  • Napa cabbage contains 3 times more Folate than Kung Pao chicken. While Napa cabbage contains 43µg of Folate, Kung Pao chicken contains only 16µg.
  • Napa cabbage has less Sodium.

Cabbage, napa, cooked and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +45%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +31.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +150.6%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +1925%
Equal in Iron - 0.76
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +45%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +31.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +150.6%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +1925%
Equal in Iron - 0.76

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 Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +491.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.8%
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 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 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 Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +491.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.8%
Contains more Protein +787.3%
Contains more Fats +4005.9%
Contains more Carbs +208.1%
Contains more Other +847.1%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 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 Water +28.8%
Contains more Protein +787.3%
Contains more Fats +4005.9%
Contains more Carbs +208.1%
Contains more Other +847.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Napa cabbage 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 1.1g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.17g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 2.23g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 12kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Napa cabbage
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 29mg 20mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.74mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 8mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 19mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 87mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 11mg 402mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.096mg 0.073mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 0.4µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 263IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 3.2mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 43µg 16µg Napa cabbage
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 Napa cabbage
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Napa cabbage
Saturated Fat 1.352g Napa cabbage
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
Napa cabbage 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
7%
Napa cabbage
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.