Chinese cuisine vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chinese cuisine and chocolate
- Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K and vitamin A; however, chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 109% more than chinese cuisine.
- Chocolate contains 25 times less vitamin A than chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine contains 1262IU of vitamin A, while chocolate contains 50IU.
- Chocolate has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +123.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +873.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174% |
| Contains more IronIron | +622.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1998% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +865.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3050% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 1.028mg | 109% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 8.02mg | 86% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 18.519g | 80% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 1.419mg | 55% |
| Fats | 5.3g | 31.28g | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 8.1µg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 146mg | 31% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 546kcal | 22% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 7g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 9.54g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 206mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 7.29g | 61.17g | 18% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 24mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 13% | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 204mg | 559mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.042mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 2µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 1.092g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 2.01mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 0.725mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.08g | 4.88g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 0g | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.79g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.41g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.112g | 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 | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 0.947g | 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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +8025.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +490.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +739.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.6% |
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +683.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3853% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
