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Nopales vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nopales and Kanpyo

  • The amount of Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium in Kanpyo is higher than in Nopales.
  • Kanpyo covers your daily Iron needs 57% more than Nopales.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nopales, raw and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
Kanpyo
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 89% 84% 140% 192% 144% 160% 81% 2% 148% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +515.6%
Contains more IronIron +767.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +732.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2244%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1075%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +148.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +271.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
Kanpyo
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 54% 153% 123% 0% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1428.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more FolateFolate +1933.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.044mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Kanpyo
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9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +371.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +550%
Contains more FatsFats +522.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1852.9%
Contains more OtherOther +414%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Kanpyo
2
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.244 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +472.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +388%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nopales Kanpyo
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Kanpyo Opinion
Calories 16kcal 258kcal Kanpyo
Protein 1.32g 8.58g Kanpyo
Fats 0.09g 0.56g Kanpyo
Vitamin C 9.3mg 0.2mg Nopales
Net carbs 1.13g 55.23g Kanpyo
Carbs 3.33g 65.03g Kanpyo
Magnesium 52mg 125mg Kanpyo
Calcium 164mg 280mg Kanpyo
Potassium 257mg 1582mg Kanpyo
Iron 0.59mg 5.12mg Kanpyo
Sugar 1.15g Kanpyo
Fiber 2.2g 9.8g Kanpyo
Copper 0.052mg 0.433mg Kanpyo
Zinc 0.25mg 5.86mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 16mg 188mg Kanpyo
Sodium 21mg 15mg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 457IU 0IU Nopales
Vitamin A 23µg Nopales
Manganese 0.457mg 1.137mg Kanpyo
Selenium 0.7µg 2.6µg Kanpyo
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0mg Nopales
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.044mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 2.9mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 2.553mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.532mg Kanpyo
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Folate 3µg 61µg Kanpyo
Choline 7.3mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.045g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.103g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.244g Kanpyo
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nopales Kanpyo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Nopales
30%
Kanpyo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
105%
Kanpyo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/nutrients
  2. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.