Chinese cuisine vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chinese cuisine and potato salad?
- Chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, folate, and iron, yet potato salad is higher in copper and monounsaturated fat.
- Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% more.
- Chinese cuisine has 6 times more folate than potato salad. While chinese cuisine has 45µg of folate, potato salad has only 7µg.
- The amount of sodium in chinese cuisine is lower.
- The glycemic index of potato salad is lower.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Potato salad, home-prepared 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 | +15.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +383.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.8% |
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 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +96.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +542.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.5% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.1% |
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Water
~76g
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 68mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 3.737g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.31mg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 7µg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.08g | 2.68g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.118mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.65mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 409mg | 529mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 4.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Fats | 5.3g | 8.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 0.89mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 2.48g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 1.429g | 2% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.534mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 254mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.29g | 11.17g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.79g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.41g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0.062mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.451g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)