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Chinese cuisine vs. Chinese egg rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese cuisine and Chinese egg rolls

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin C, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Chinese egg rolls has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chinese cuisine is 13% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 53% 49% 17% 36% 61% 32% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.8%
Contains more IronIron +27%
Contains more CopperCopper +202%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%

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% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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% 41% 18% 51% 23% 39% 55% 147% 0% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.8%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.167mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.44µg

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
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +55.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.9%
Contains more FatsFats +125.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.2%

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
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.601 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163%

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
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +125%
Contains more StarchStarch +987.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +102.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +32.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Chinese egg rolls
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Chinese egg rolls Opinion
Calories 105kcal 250kcal Chinese egg rolls
Protein 7.08g 8.28g Chinese egg rolls
Fats 5.3g 11.94g Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 24.69g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 7.29g 27.29g Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 14mg 16mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Chinese egg rolls
Calcium 22mg 40mg Chinese egg rolls
Potassium 204mg 165mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 1.41mg Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 2.41g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Chinese egg rolls
Copper 0.049mg 0.148mg Chinese egg rolls
Zinc 1.5mg 0.62mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g 19.8g Chinese egg rolls
Phosphorus 76mg 85mg Chinese egg rolls
Sodium 409mg 468mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.245mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 6.7µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.165mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.077mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 2.725mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.38mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.167mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.44µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 58.9µg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 45µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.103g Chinese cuisine
Choline 34.5mg 17.9mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 2.116g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 3.036g Chinese egg rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 5.601g Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.066mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.339mg Chinese egg rolls
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.296mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.581mg Chinese egg rolls
Lysine 0.552mg 0.368mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.36mg Chinese egg rolls
Valine 0.327mg 0.331mg Chinese egg rolls
Histidine 0.207mg 0.183mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g 0.73g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.636g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.02g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 4.871g Chinese egg rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Chinese egg rolls
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
37%
Chinese cuisine
29%
Chinese egg rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
29%
Chinese egg rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. Chinese egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/nutrients

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

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