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Chinese cuisine vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese cuisine and Meatball

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Meatball is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily Vitamin K needs 36% more than Meatball.
  • Chinese cuisine has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +59.5%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Copper +151%
Contains more Manganese +91.8%
Contains more Selenium +128.4%
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +59.5%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Copper +151%
Contains more Manganese +91.8%
Contains more Selenium +128.4%

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 +1628.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +525.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +1628.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +525.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +46.9%
Contains more Protein +103.4%
Contains more Fats +319.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Equal in Other - 1.66
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +46.9%
Contains more Protein +103.4%
Contains more Fats +319.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +655%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +655%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +143.8%
Contains more Fructose +161.9%
Contains more Starch +23.6%
Contains more Glucose +133.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Sucrose +143.8%
Contains more Fructose +161.9%
Contains more Starch +23.6%
Contains more Glucose +133.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 5.76g Chinese cuisine
Protein 7.08g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 5.3g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 7.29g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 105kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 1.82g 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.55g 0.21g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 3.47g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 22mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.11mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 15mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 76mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 204mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 409mg 666mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.049mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.147mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 6.7µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 1262IU 73IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 22µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.42mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 2IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 45µg 36µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 51.3µg 8.2µg 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 66mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.577g Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 7.627g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.163g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.649g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

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

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