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Chinese cuisine vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinese cuisine and Malt

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Malt has more Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 43% higher.
  • Malt contains 116 times less Vitamin C than Chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine contains 11.6mg of Vitamin C, while Malt contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Malt is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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 Iron +428.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +265.9%
Contains more Copper +32.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Iron +428.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +265.9%
Contains more Copper +32.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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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Malt
Contains more Vitamin A +1228.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +11500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +409.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +17000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.5%
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 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1228.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +11500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +409.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +17000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110.1%
Contains more Fats +61.1%
Contains more Other +88.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.6%
Equal in Water - 81.34
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +110.1%
Contains more Fats +61.1%
Contains more Other +88.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.6%
Equal in Water - 81.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +924%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +924%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Malt Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 10.7g Malt
Protein 7.08g 3.37g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 3.29g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 11.2g Malt
Calories 105kcal 85kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 6.68g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 0.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 98mg Malt
Iron 1.11mg 0.21mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 76mg 91mg Malt
Potassium 204mg 172mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 60mg Malt
Zinc 1.5mg 0.41mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.037mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.08mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 5.4µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 95IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 26µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.06mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0.1mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.259mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.354mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.046mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 9µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.42µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.074mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.143mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.165mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.268mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.142mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.074mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.15mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.193mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.077mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 10mg Malt
Trans Fat 0.058g Malt
Saturated Fat 0.978g 1.883g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.827g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.208g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.905g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/nutrients

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

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