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Chinese cuisine vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chinese cuisine and beer?

  • Beer has less vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin C, selenium, folate, and phosphorus than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 43% higher.
  • Beer contains less sodium.
  • Chinese cuisine has a lower glycemic index than beer.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types in this comparison.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Beer
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +655.6%
Contains more IronIron +5450%
Contains more CopperCopper +880%
Contains more ZincZinc +14900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +442.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1737.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1016.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Beer
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +980.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +241.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Beer
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1439.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.4%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more OtherOther +166.9%

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 Beer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.02µg 19%
Sodium 409mg 4mg 18%
Iron 1.11mg 0.02mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0g 14%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.01mg 14%
Protein 7.08g 0.46g 13%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 0.6µg 11%
Folate 45µg 6µg 10%
Phosphorus 76mg 14mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.046mg 9%
Fats 5.3g 0g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.041mg 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.008mg 6%
Copper 0.049mg 0.005mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.513mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 204mg 27mg 5%
Choline 34.5mg 10.1mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.978g 0g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 0g 3%
Calories 105kcal 43kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.025mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 4mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.005mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Starch 1.82g 0g 1%
Carbs 7.29g 3.55g 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 3.55g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Beer
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.