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Chinese cuisine vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese cuisine and Tonic water different?

  • Chinese cuisine is higher than Tonic water in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need of Vitamin K 43% more than Tonic water.
  • Tonic water is lower in Sodium.

Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water types were used 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 Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +11000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +716.7%
Contains more Manganese +14600%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +11000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +716.7%
Contains more Manganese +14600%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1410%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +15.6%
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1410%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +15.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Tonic water Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 8.8g Tonic water
Protein 7.08g 0g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 8.8g Tonic water
Calories 105kcal 34kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 8.8g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 1mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 0.01mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 12mg Tonic water
Zinc 1.5mg 0.1mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.006mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.001mg Chinese cuisine
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 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Tonic water
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Tonic water
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0g Tonic water
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Tonic water
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%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
1%
Tonic water

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.