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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 vitamin A and phosphorus.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 12% more.
  • 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.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index (35) than kung Pao chicken (55).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more IronIron +31.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +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.
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 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.757mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +63%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +413.7%
Contains more FatsFats +897.1%
Contains more OtherOther +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 19%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Protein 1.9g 9.76g 16%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Manganese 0.256mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Fats 0.7g 6.98g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Copper 0.073mg 8%
Phosphorus 40mg 94mg 8%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Zinc 0.74mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.032mg 7%
Magnesium 24mg 6%
Potassium 218mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Saturated fat 1.352g 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 5%
Folate 16µg 4%
Calories 53kcal 129kcal 4%
Vitamin C 11mg 7.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 36µg 65µg 3%
Iron 1mg 0.76mg 3%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Calcium 9mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 11.2g 6.87g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.055mg 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 2.757mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Kung Pao chicken
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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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 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.