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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, however, Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 109% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Chocolate contains 17 times less Sodium than Chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine contains 409mg of Sodium, while Chocolate contains 24mg.

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 Selenium +123.3%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +622.5%
Contains more Magnesium +873.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.1%
Contains more Potassium +174%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Copper +1998%
Contains more Manganese +865.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Selenium +123.3%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +622.5%
Contains more Magnesium +873.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.1%
Contains more Potassium +174%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Copper +1998%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2424%
Contains more Vitamin E +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +2424%
Contains more Vitamin E +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Contains more Water +8025.8%
Contains more Fats +490.2%
Contains more Carbs +739.1%
Contains more Other +12.6%
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Contains more Water +8025.8%
Contains more Fats +490.2%
Contains more Carbs +739.1%
Contains more Other +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.9%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3853%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
97% 3%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3853%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 7.08g 4.88g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 7.29g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 105kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g 0g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 47.9g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 22mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 1.11mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 15mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 76mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 204mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 409mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 1.5mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.049mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.147mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 6.7µg 3µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 50IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 2µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.54mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.025mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.05mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.725mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.297mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.042mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.23µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 8.1µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.112g Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 18.519g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 1.092g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 0.947g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.085g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.541g)
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

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.