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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 Polyunsaturated 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.

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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +703.8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
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%
~equal in Water ~76g

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
19% 32% 49%
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.
Chinese cuisine Potato salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Potato salad Opinion
Calories 105kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Protein 7.08g 2.68g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 8.2g Potato salad
Vitamin C 11.6mg 10mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 9.87g Potato salad
Carbs 7.29g 11.17g Potato salad
Cholesterol 14mg 68mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Calcium 22mg 19mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 1.11mg 0.65mg Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Potato salad
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 1.5mg 0.31mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 52mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 529mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 157IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg 32µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.101mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 4.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.89mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.141mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 7µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Potato salad
Choline 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 1.429g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 3.737g Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.042mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.116mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.141mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.202mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.171mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.066mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.135mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.172mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.062mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Potato salad
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
37%
Chinese cuisine
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.451g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.