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Chinese cuisine nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Chinese cuisine

Chinese cuisine
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
The averge GI for Asian food. https://academic.oup.com/view-large/312275371
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
60 (medium)
Glycemic load 20 (medium)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 105
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 5.79 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 order (574 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 1.3 (acidic)
TOP 18% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 82% of foods
TOP 23% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 77% of foods
TOP 26% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 74% of foods
TOP 29% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 71% of foods
TOP 30% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 70% of foods

Chinese cuisine calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 105
Calories in 1 order 603 574 g

Chinese cuisine Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
The averge GI for Asian food. https://academic.oup.com/view-large/312275371
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
60

Chinese cuisine Glycemic load (GL)

20

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37% 19%
Calcium: 22 mg of 1,000 mg 2%
Iron: 1.11 mg of 8 mg 14%
Magnesium: 15 mg of 420 mg 4%
Phosphorus: 76 mg of 700 mg 11%
Potassium: 204 mg of 3,400 mg 6%
Sodium: 409 mg of 2,300 mg 18%
Zinc: 1.5 mg of 11 mg 14%
Copper: 0.049 mg of 1 mg 5%
Manganese: 0.147 mg of 2 mg 6%
Selenium: 6.7 µg of 55 µg 12%
Choline: 34.5 mg of 550 mg 6%

Mineral chart - relative view

Sodium
409 mg
TOP 26%
Zinc
1.5 mg
TOP 45%
Calcium
22 mg
TOP 51%
Manganese
0.147 mg
TOP 56%
Iron
1.11 mg
TOP 57%
Potassium
204 mg
TOP 58%
Selenium
6.7 µg
TOP 65%
Choline
34.5 mg
TOP 69%
Phosphorus
76 mg
TOP 70%
Magnesium
15 mg
TOP 73%
Copper
0.049 mg
TOP 81%

Vitamin coverage chart

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: 1262 IU of 5,000 IU 25%
Vitamin E : 0.82 mg of 15 mg 5%
Vitamin D: 0.1 µg of 10 µg 1%
Vitamin C: 11.6 mg of 90 mg 13%
Vitamin B1: 0.033 mg of 1 mg 3%
Vitamin B2: 0.055 mg of 1 mg 4%
Vitamin B3: 1.32 mg of 16 mg 8%
Vitamin B5: 0.443 mg of 5 mg 9%
Vitamin B6: 0.161 mg of 1 mg 12%
Folate: 45 µg of 400 µg 11%
Vitamin B12: 0.48 µg of 2 µg 20%
Vitamin K: 51.3 µg of 120 µg 43%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
1262 IU
TOP 18%
Vitamin C
11.6 mg
TOP 23%
Folate
45 µg
TOP 36%
Vitamin K
51.3 µg
TOP 43%
Vitamin E
0.82 mg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B12
0.48 µg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B6
0.161 mg
TOP 53%
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
TOP 60%
Vitamin B5
0.443 mg
TOP 62%
Vitamin B3
1.32 mg
TOP 65%
Vitamin B2
0.055 mg
TOP 80%
Vitamin B1
0.033 mg
TOP 80%

Macronutrients chart

8% 6% 8% 77% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 14%
7.08 g of 50 g
14%
Fats:
Daily Value: 8%
5.3 g of 65 g
8%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
7.29 g of 300 g
2%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
78.82 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
1.51 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 89% 90% 68% 58% 79% 46% 55% 54% 89%
Tryptophan: 83 mg of 280 mg 30%
Threonine: 313 mg of 1,050 mg 30%
Isoleucine: 314 mg of 1,400 mg 22%
Leucine: 525 mg of 2,730 mg 19%
Lysine: 552 mg of 2,100 mg 26%
Methionine: 158 mg of 1,050 mg 15%
Phenylalanine: 317 mg of 1,750 mg 18%
Valine: 327 mg of 1,820 mg 18%
Histidine: 207 mg of 700 mg 30%

Fat type information

23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Chinese cuisine

33% 21% 46%
Sugar: 2.41 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Other: 3.38 g

All nutrients for Chinese cuisine per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 105kcal 5% 72% 2.2 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 7.08g 17% 53% 2.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 5.3g 8% 49% 6.3 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13% 23% 4.6 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 5.79g N/A 55% 9.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 7.29g 2% 54% 3.9 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 14mg 5% 45% 26.6 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1% 60% 22 times less than EggEgg
Iron 1.11mg 14% 57% 2.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 22mg 2% 51% 5.7 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 204mg 6% 58% 1.4 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 15mg 4% 73% 9.3 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 2.41g N/A 58% 3.7 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.5g 6% 43% 1.6 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.05mg 5% 81% 2.9 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 1.5mg 14% 45% 4.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 1.82g 1% 96% 8.4 times less than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 76mg 11% 70% 2.4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 409mg 18% 26% 1.2 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 1262IU 25% 18% 13.2 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 7% 32%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5% 49% 1.8 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 6.7µg 12% 65%
Manganese 0.15mg 6% 56%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 3% 80% 8.1 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 4% 80% 2.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 8% 65% 7.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9% 62% 2.6 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 12% 53% 1.4 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 20% 49% 1.5 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43% 43% 2 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 45µg 11% 36% 1.4 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0.06g N/A 66% 256.7 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.98g 5% 61% 6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 1.22g N/A 62% 8.1 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g N/A 30% 22.1 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0% 81% 3.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.31mg 0% 78% 2.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.31mg 0% 80% 2.9 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.53mg 0% 81% 4.6 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.55mg 0% 76% 1.2 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.16mg 0% 78% 1.6 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0% 82% 2.1 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.33mg 0% 82% 6.2 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.21mg 0% 79% 3.6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0.55g 1% 88% 10.7 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 43% 172.5 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 51% 1460 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.26g N/A 81% 34.6 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A 49% 34 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 92%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 94%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 87%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.8g N/A 85% 6.8 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
8%
Total Fat 5g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
Trans Fat g
5%
Cholesterol 14mg
18%
Sodium 409mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 3mcg 1%

Calcium 22mg 2%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 204mg 6%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Chinese cuisine nutrition infographic

Chinese cuisine nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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