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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Kung Pao chicken?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.

We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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 Iron +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +135%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +135%

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 C +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.757
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 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 C +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.757

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +63%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Protein +413.7%
Contains more Fats +897.1%
Contains more Other +101.3%
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 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 +63%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Protein +413.7%
Contains more Fats +897.1%
Contains more Other +101.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peruvian groundcherry 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 Peruvian groundcherry Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 5.37g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.7g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 11.2g 6.87g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 9mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 1mg 0.76mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 40mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 720IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 11mg 7.1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.032mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 2.757mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg Kung Pao chicken
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 Peruvian groundcherry
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Peruvian groundcherry
Saturated Fat 1.352g Peruvian groundcherry
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
Peruvian groundcherry 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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.