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Chinese cuisine vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinese cuisine and Scrambled egg

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, while Scrambled egg has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Choline, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Scrambled egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 137% higher.
  • Scrambled egg contains 6 times less Vitamin K than Chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine contains 51.3µg of Vitamin K, while Scrambled egg contains 9µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinese cuisine is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

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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 Potassium +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +241.9%
Contains more Calcium +159.1%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +235.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +241.9%
Contains more Calcium +159.1%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +235.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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 A +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +528.6%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +470%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +528.6%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +470%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +250.5%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Contains more Fats +205.3%
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +250.5%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Contains more Fats +205.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.969
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.969

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese cuisine Scrambled egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Scrambled egg Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 2.08g Chinese cuisine
Protein 7.08g 13.84g Scrambled egg
Fats 5.3g 16.18g Scrambled egg
Carbs 7.29g 2.08g Chinese cuisine
Calories 105kcal 212kcal Scrambled egg
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 1.64g Scrambled egg
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 57mg Scrambled egg
Iron 1.11mg 2.59mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 242mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 204mg 147mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 187mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.5mg 1.66mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.049mg 0.067mg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.147mg 0.043mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 1262IU 679IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 3IU 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 11.6mg 3.3mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.08mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.21mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.94mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.19mg Scrambled egg
Folate 45µg 29µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 51.3µg 9µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.313mg 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 0.525mg 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.552mg 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.158mg 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.327mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.207mg 0.325mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 14mg 426mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 0.978g 6.153g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 5.889g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 1.969g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Scrambled egg
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
43%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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