Chinese cuisine vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chinese cuisine and pasta?
- Chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B6, zinc, and potassium, yet pasta is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
- Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 25% more.
- The amount of sodium in pasta is lower.
- The glycemic index of pasta is lower.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +750% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +167.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +373.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 409mg | 6mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.14µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 0.429g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.034mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.56mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.3g | 1.05g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 7.29g | 24.93g | 6% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.183mg | 5% |
| Folate | 45µg | 64µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 0.15g | 4% |
| Protein | 7.08g | 5.15g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.224mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 0.124g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 0.992mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 131kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.79g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.41g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0.103mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +404.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +387.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +242% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +881.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +396.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.7% |
