Chinese cuisine vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chinese cuisine and beans
- Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B3; however, beans have more copper, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 42% more.
- Beans are lower in sodium.
- Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than beans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.
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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 | +282.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +127.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +320.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 | +274.2% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1160% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +446.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +207% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6312.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +12% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 0.8µg | 42% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
Sodium | 409mg | 1mg | 18% |
Copper | 0.049mg | 0.206mg | 17% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 5.5g | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 0.172g | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
Iron | 1.11mg | 0.29mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 9% | |
Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 3.1mg | 9% |
Fats | 5.3g | 0.4g | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.147mg | 6% | |
Vitamin A | 63µg | 5µg | 6% |
Protein | 7.08g | 4.8g | 5% |
Folate | 45µg | 24µg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 76mg | 104mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
Selenium | 6.7µg | 4.5µg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.978g | 0.103g | 4% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
Carbs | 7.29g | 20.49g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 0.035g | 3% |
Potassium | 204mg | 296mg | 3% |
Calcium | 22mg | 50mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
Choline | 34.5mg | 30.8mg | 1% |
Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
Calories | 105kcal | 105kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 5.79g | 14.99g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
Sugar | 2.41g | 7.78g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1225% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13.2% |
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Water
~72.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.172 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3377.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1138.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.5% |