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Coffee vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between coffee and chinese cuisine

  • Coffee has less vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B6, selenium, and folate.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 43% more.
  • Coffee is lower in sodium.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than coffee.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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.
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +316.3%
Contains more IronIron +11000%
Contains more CopperCopper +2350%
Contains more ZincZinc +7400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2433.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +539.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
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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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +591.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +51200%
Contains more FolateFolate +2150%
Contains more CholineCholine +1226.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +26.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5800%
Contains more FatsFats +26400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +221.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8013.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coffee Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Coffee Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 2mg 409mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 2.13g 14%
Protein 0.12g 7.08g 14%
Iron 0.01mg 1.11mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.5mg 13%
Selenium 0µg 6.7µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.161mg 12%
Folate 2µg 45µg 11%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Phosphorus 3mg 76mg 10%
Fats 0.02g 5.3g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 1.32mg 7%
Choline 2.6mg 34.5mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.147mg 5%
Calories 1kcal 105kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.82mg 5%
Copper 0.002mg 0.049mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Potassium 49mg 204mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.443mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.002g 0.978g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 1.217g 3%
Magnesium 3mg 15mg 3%
Calcium 2mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.033mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.29g 2%
Fructose 0g 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Coffee Chinese cuisine
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
3%
Coffee
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.