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Chinese cuisine vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chinese cuisine and white bread

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B12; however, white bread has more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 43% more.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index than chinese cuisine.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +554.5%
Contains more IronIron +225.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.4%

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 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25550%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1515.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.7%

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +59.2%
Contains more WaterWater +116.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +577.9%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +1942.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +127.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +341.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 White bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine White bread DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0.2µg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.533mg 42%
Iron 1.11mg 3.61mg 31%
Selenium 6.7µg 22µg 28%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 4.78mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.536mg 17%
Folate 45µg 111µg 17%
Starch 1.82g 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.243mg 14%
Carbs 7.29g 49.42g 14%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Calcium 22mg 144mg 12%
Calories 105kcal 266kcal 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.74mg 7%
Copper 0.049mg 0.101mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.087mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 2.7g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Sodium 409mg 490mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.22mg 4%
Choline 34.5mg 14.6mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 1.602g 4%
Protein 7.08g 8.85g 4%
Phosphorus 76mg 98mg 3%
Fats 5.3g 3.33g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 0.599g 2%
Fructose 0.55g 2.43g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.536mg 2%
Potassium 204mg 126mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.978g 0.698g 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 46.72g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g 5.67g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine White bread
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%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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