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Chinese cuisine vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chinese cuisine and gratin?

  • Chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin B12, folate, zinc, selenium, and iron, yet gratin is richer in copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine has 4 times more folate than gratin. Chinese cuisine has 45µg of folate, while gratin has 11µg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter types in this comparison.

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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%
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more IronIron +73.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +440.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.7%
~equal in Sodium ~433mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.161mg

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%
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +309.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~64µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.174mg

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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.9%
Contains more FatsFats +43.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%
~equal in Water ~74g

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +671.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.6%

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 Gratin
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Gratin DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Saturated fat 0.978g 4.733g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.276g 12%
Copper 0.049mg 0.16mg 12%
Calcium 22mg 119mg 10%
Folate 45µg 11µg 9%
Selenium 6.7µg 2.7µg 7%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.69mg 7%
Potassium 204mg 396mg 6%
Iron 1.11mg 0.64mg 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Phosphorus 76mg 113mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.116mg 5%
Protein 7.08g 5.06g 4%
Fats 5.3g 7.59g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.064mg 3%
Cholesterol 14mg 23mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 2.149g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.993mg 2%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 9.9mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.174mg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Calories 105kcal 132kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.387mg 1%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.161mg 1%
Sodium 409mg 433mg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g 1%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 7.29g 11.27g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 9.47g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Vitamin A 63µg 64µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.151mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 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 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 Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.755g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.