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.
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.
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
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% |