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 A, vitamin B12, zinc, folate, and iron, yet potato salad is higher in copper.
- Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 22% more.
- 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
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 |
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% |
~equal in
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% |