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Chinese cuisine vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chinese cuisine and cheese

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% more.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than cheese.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.4%
Contains more IronIron +692.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +444.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3127.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +498.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +325.4%

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%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2037.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +129.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.41mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.9%
Contains more WaterWater +112.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +223%
Contains more FatsFats +528.5%
Contains more OtherOther +145.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +659.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +165.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.978g 18.867g 81%
Calcium 22mg 710mg 69%
Phosphorus 76mg 455mg 54%
Fats 5.3g 33.31g 43%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 2.4µg 41%
Selenium 6.7µg 28.5µg 40%
Protein 7.08g 22.87g 32%
Vitamin A 63µg 330µg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.428mg 29%
Cholesterol 14mg 99mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 1.1µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 9.246g 20%
Zinc 1.5mg 3.64mg 19%
Calories 105kcal 404kcal 15%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Iron 1.11mg 0.14mg 12%
Sodium 409mg 653mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.059mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.066mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.027mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 1.421g 5%
Folate 45µg 27µg 5%
Potassium 204mg 76mg 4%
Choline 34.5mg 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 3IU 24IU 3%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg 3%
Copper 0.049mg 0.03mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 0g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.41mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.71mg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Carbs 7.29g 3.09g 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 2.41g 0.48g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.029mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.017g 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 0.007g 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 Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.889g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

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

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