Chinese cuisine vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chinese cuisine and rice cakes
- Chinese cuisine has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, and vitamin C; however, rice cakes are higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, magnesium, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Rice cakes cover your daily manganese needs 262% more than chinese cuisine.
- The glycemic index of rice cakes is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +906.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +675.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4104.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +513.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.9% |
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:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1235.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +998.8% |
~equal in
Other
~1.5g
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
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~1.11g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.147mg | 6.18mg | 262% |
| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 380mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 8.096mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.38mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 151mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 7.29g | 80.1g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 16.4µg | 18% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 380kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 1.16mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 116mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.8g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 2.5mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 1.11g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Folate | 45µg | 21µg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.08g | 9g | 4% |
| Fats | 5.3g | 3.5g | 3% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 299mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 0.64g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.79g | 76.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.41g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 1.11g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0.218mg | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.338g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 ($)