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Chinese cuisine vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese cuisine and Spelt

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12, while Spelt has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Spelt covers your daily need of Manganese 123% more than Chinese cuisine.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Spelt, uncooked.

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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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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10
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +806.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +427.6%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +118.7%
Contains more Copper +942.9%
Contains more Manganese +1929.3%
Contains more Selenium +74.6%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +806.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +427.6%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +118.7%
Contains more Copper +942.9%
Contains more Manganese +1929.3%
Contains more Selenium +74.6%

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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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5
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +12520%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1003%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.79
Equal in Folate - 45
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +12520%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1003%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.79
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Fats +118.1%
Contains more Water +615.2%
Contains more Protein +105.8%
Contains more Carbs +862.8%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Spelt
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +118.1%
Contains more Water +615.2%
Contains more Protein +105.8%
Contains more Carbs +862.8%
Contains more Other +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Spelt
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Sucrose +98.3%
Contains more Fructose +129.2%
Contains more Starch +2862.6%
Contains more Glucose +21.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Chinese cuisine
43% 28% 16% 13%
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
Spelt
89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +98.3%
Contains more Fructose +129.2%
Contains more Starch +2862.6%
Contains more Glucose +21.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Spelt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 7.08g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 5.3g 2.43g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 105kcal 338kcal Spelt
Starch 1.82g 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.55g 0.24g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 6.82g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 22mg 27mg Spelt
Iron 1.11mg 4.44mg Spelt
Magnesium 15mg 136mg Spelt
Phosphorus 76mg 401mg Spelt
Potassium 204mg 388mg Spelt
Sodium 409mg 8mg Spelt
Zinc 1.5mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.049mg 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 0.147mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 6.7µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 1262IU 10IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.79mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.113mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.23mg Spelt
Folate 45µg 45µg
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 3.6µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.313mg 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 0.525mg 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.552mg 0.409mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.327mg 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.207mg 0.36mg Spelt
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.058g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.406g Spelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.445g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 1.258g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.065g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Spelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Chinese cuisine
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.572g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.