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Chinese cuisine vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chinese cuisine and crackers

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin A and vitamin B12; however, crackers have more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and manganese.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for iron is 37% more.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +445.5%
Contains more IronIron +263.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234%
~equal in Selenium ~6.7µg

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%
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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +729.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +2410.2%
Contains more FatsFats +398.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +740.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.9%
~equal in Protein ~6.64g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +438.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +516.8%

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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +46.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +89.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +2630.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +494%
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 Crackers
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 13.137g 73%
Iron 1.11mg 4.03mg 37%
Fats 5.3g 26.43g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.416mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.456mg 31%
Phosphorus 76mg 248mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.978g 5.562g 21%
Calories 105kcal 510kcal 20%
Starch 1.82g 49.69g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 4.352mg 19%
Carbs 7.29g 61.3g 18%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 69.3µg 15%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 3.03mg 15%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.491mg 15%
Sodium 409mg 726mg 14%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 6.553g 13%
Folate 45µg 92µg 12%
Calcium 22mg 120mg 10%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.49mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.063mg 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Copper 0.049mg 0.104mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Choline 34.5mg 9.6mg 5%
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g 3%
Potassium 204mg 118mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.417mg 1%
Protein 7.08g 6.64g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 59g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g 8.18g N/A
Selenium 6.7µg 6.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.55g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.584g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

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

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