Parsnip vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between parsnip and kung Pao chicken?
- Parsnip is higher in fiber, manganese, folate, and vitamin C; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 26% more.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 4 times less folate than parsnip. Parsnip contains 67µg of folate, while kung Pao chicken contains 16µg.
- Parsnip has less sodium.
- Kung Pao chicken has a lower glycemic index (55) than parsnip (97).
We used Parsnips, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +64.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +28.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +25.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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 CVitamin C | +139.4% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +46.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +65.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +318.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +293.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 3.02g | 20% |
Sodium | 10mg | 402mg | 17% |
Protein | 1.2g | 9.76g | 17% |
Fiber | 4.9g | 1.5g | 14% |
Folate | 67µg | 16µg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.256mg | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 2.757mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.243mg | 12% |
Vitamin C | 17mg | 7.1mg | 11% |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 8.1µg | 11% |
Fats | 0.3g | 6.98g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 13.6µg | 7% |
Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 65µg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 0.05g | 1.352g | 6% |
Potassium | 375mg | 218mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.032mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 2.173g | 5% |
Copper | 0.12mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
Carbs | 17.99g | 6.87g | 4% |
Calories | 75kcal | 129kcal | 3% |
Phosphorus | 71mg | 94mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.59mg | 0.76mg | 2% |
Calcium | 36mg | 20mg | 2% |
Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 24mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 13.09g | 5.37g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.8g | 3.03g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +713.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2226.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +64.3% |
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Water
~74.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1840.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6325.5% |