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Chinese cuisine vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chinese cuisine and trail mix

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin B12; however, trail mix has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for copper is 104% more.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than trail mix.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +953.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235.8%
Contains more IronIron +174.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1910.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +603.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +756.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.9%
Contains more FatsFats +454.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +515.9%
Contains more OtherOther +78.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +929.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353.1%

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 Trail mix
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Trail mix DV% diff.
Copper 0.049mg 0.985mg 104%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 9.65g 50%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Manganese 0.147mg 1.034mg 39%
Phosphorus 76mg 345mg 38%
Fats 5.3g 29.4g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.462mg 36%
Magnesium 15mg 158mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 12.53g 28%
Iron 1.11mg 3.05mg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 4.712mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.978g 5.55g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Calories 105kcal 462kcal 18%
Zinc 1.5mg 3.22mg 16%
Potassium 204mg 685mg 14%
Protein 7.08g 13.8g 13%
Carbs 7.29g 44.9g 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.298mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.198mg 11%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 1.4mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.895mg 9%
Sodium 409mg 229mg 8%
Folate 45µg 71µg 7%
Vitamin A 63µg 1µg 7%
Calcium 22mg 78mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 44.9g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.658mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.357mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Trail mix
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.572g)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.