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Beef vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef and chinese cuisine

  • Beef has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, and zinc; however, chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K.
  • Beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 155% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine has 7 times less vitamin B2 than beef. Beef has 0.4mg of vitamin B2, while chinese cuisine has 0.055mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less cholesterol.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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.
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.5%
Contains more IronIron +173.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +98%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +279.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1533.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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.
Beef
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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 0% 0.67% 5% 1.5% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +777.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.443mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +289.1%
Contains more FatsFats +23.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more OtherOther +655%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +124.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.48µg 155%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 51.3µg 41%
Protein 27.55g 7.08g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.161mg 39%
Selenium 25.4µg 6.7µg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 1.32mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.055mg 27%
Phosphorus 259mg 76mg 26%
Cholesterol 85mg 14mg 24%
Iron 3.04mg 1.11mg 24%
Zinc 3.7mg 1.5mg 20%
Sodium 54mg 409mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 2.13g 11%
Folate 7µg 45µg 10%
Vitamin A 2µg 63µg 7%
Saturated fat 2.595g 0.978g 7%
Choline 75.6mg 34.5mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.147mg 6%
Copper 0.097mg 0.049mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.82mg 4%
Potassium 352mg 204mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.734g 1.217g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.033mg 3%
Calories 169kcal 105kcal 3%
Carbs 0g 7.29g 2%
Fats 6.54g 5.3g 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.443mg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Calcium 13mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 3IU 0%
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.41g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.375g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 1.534mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 2.833mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 3.178mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.871mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 1.603mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 1.244mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Chinese cuisine
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
76%
Beef
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.617g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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