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Chinese cuisine vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chinese cuisine and pecan

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K and vitamin A; however, pecan is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 189% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Pecan contains 23 times less vitamin A than chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine contains 1262IU of vitamin A, while pecan contains 56IU.
  • Chinese cuisine has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +706.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101%
Contains more IronIron +127.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2349%
Contains more ZincZinc +202%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2961.2%

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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +954.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1365.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.4%

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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +2139.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1257.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.1%
~equal in Other ~1.48g

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3252.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +914.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Pecan
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10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +295.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1625%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1275%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +233.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.147mg 4.5mg 189%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 21.614g 130%
Copper 0.049mg 1.2mg 128%
Fats 5.3g 71.97g 103%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 40.801g 99%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.66mg 52%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 3.5µg 40%
Fiber 1.5g 9.6g 32%
Calories 105kcal 691kcal 29%
Phosphorus 76mg 277mg 29%
Zinc 1.5mg 4.53mg 28%
Magnesium 15mg 121mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.978g 6.18g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Iron 1.11mg 2.53mg 18%
Sodium 409mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 1.1mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.863mg 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 3µg 7%
Potassium 204mg 410mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.13mg 6%
Folate 45µg 22µg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Selenium 6.7µg 3.8µg 5%
Calcium 22mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 1.4mg 4%
Protein 7.08g 9.17g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.21mg 4%
Carbs 7.29g 13.86g 2%
Starch 1.82g 0.46g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 0.04g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.167mg 1%
Choline 34.5mg 40.5mg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 4.26g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.262mg 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 0g 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 Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.202g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients

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

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