Chinese cuisine vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chinese cuisine and potatoes
- Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and folate; however, potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and copper.
- Chinese cuisine covers your daily vitamin K needs 41% more than potatoes.
- Potatoes have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of potatoes is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw.
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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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1575% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2465% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +185.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 2µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 6mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 0.042g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.298mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 0.4µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.3mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.08g | 2.05g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 19.7mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.3g | 0.09g | 8% |
| Folate | 45µg | 15µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 425mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 15.29g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 0.025g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.81mg | 4% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 12.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 0.002g | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.29g | 17.49g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.295mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 57mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 1.061mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 77kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.79g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.41g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.26g | 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 |
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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +245.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5788.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.9% |
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Water
~79.25g
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4971.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +588.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +122.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +111.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +740.1% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g