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Chinese cuisine vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chinese cuisine and icing

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B6, selenium, and iron, while icing has more vitamin B2.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need for vitamin K, 32% more than icing.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chinese cuisine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500%
Contains more IronIron +593.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2042.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55%

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 0% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +705.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +294.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +449.1%

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
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +423%
Contains more OtherOther +86.4%
Contains more FatsFats +206.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +831.3%

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
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +299.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.3%

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 Icing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Icing DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 7.951g 39%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 13µg 32%
Carbs 7.29g 67.89g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.302mg 19%
Fats 5.3g 16.23g 17%
Calories 105kcal 418kcal 16%
Protein 7.08g 0g 14%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.07mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0mg 12%
Selenium 6.7µg 0.1µg 12%
Iron 1.11mg 0.16mg 12%
Sodium 409mg 184mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.978g 2.974g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 4.86g 9%
Folate 45µg 8µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.055mg 8%
Phosphorus 76mg 18mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.22mg 7%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Manganese 0.147mg 0mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Choline 34.5mg 2.3mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 1.53mg 5%
Copper 0.049mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 204mg 34mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 1mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.01mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 67.89g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g 63.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g 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 Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.996g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.