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Watercress vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between watercress and kung Pao chicken

  • Watercress has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and calcium; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Watercress covers your daily vitamin K needs 197% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 18 times less Vitamin K than watercress. Watercress has 250µg of Vitamin K, while kung Pao chicken has 13.6µg.
  • Watercress contains less sodium.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of watercress is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Watercress, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.

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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 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
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 CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +572.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.256mg

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 143% 191% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1738.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +315.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.02mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 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 WaterWater +27.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +324.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6880%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +432.6%
Contains more OtherOther +34.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
21% 33% 46%
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 -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27062.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8528.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Watercress 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 11kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Protein 2.3g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.1g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 43mg 7.1mg Watercress
Net carbs 0.79g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 1.29g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Watercress
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 120mg 20mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 218mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0.2g 3.03g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.073mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 60mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 41mg 402mg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 1299IU Watercress
Vitamin A 160µg 65µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.244mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 0.9µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.032mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.055mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 250µg 13.6µg Watercress
Folate 9µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Watercress
Choline 9mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 0.027g 1.352g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.133mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.166mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.134mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.02mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.137mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.04mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watercress 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
84%
Watercress
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.

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