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Chinese cuisine vs. Tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese cuisine and Tea

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Folate, and Phosphorus in Chinese cuisine is higher than in Tea.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily Vitamin K needs 43% more than Tea.
  • Tea contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water.

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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
8
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2
Tea
Tea
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +11000%
Contains more Magnesium +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +7500%
Contains more Potassium +1033.3%
Contains more Zinc +14900%
Contains more Copper +345.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 4% 52% 0%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +11000%
Contains more Magnesium +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +7500%
Contains more Potassium +1033.3%
Contains more Zinc +14900%
Contains more Copper +345.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%

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
12
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0
Tea
Tea
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4025%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4025%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
4
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1
Tea
Tea
Contains more Protein +11700%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +4188.2%
Contains more Other +906.7%
Contains more Water +26.4%
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
Tea
100%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.17 g
Water: 99.62 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +11700%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +4188.2%
Contains more Other +906.7%
Contains more Water +26.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Tea Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 0.17g Chinese cuisine
Protein 7.08g 0.06g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 0.17g Chinese cuisine
Calories 105kcal 1kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 0.02g Tea
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 3mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 0.01mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 2mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 1mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 18mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 4mg Tea
Zinc 1.5mg 0.01mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.011mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.392mg Tea
Selenium 6.7µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.003mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.032mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.013mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.001mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Tea
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Tea
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0g Tea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

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Chinese cuisine Tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
0%
Tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
6%
Tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tea
Tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tea
Tea contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tea
Tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tea
Tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tea
Tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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

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. Tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174873/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.