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Espresso vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between espresso and chinese cuisine

  • Espresso has more vitamin B3 and magnesium, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need for vitamin K, 43% more than espresso.
  • Espresso contains 5 times more magnesium than chinese cuisine. While espresso contains 80mg of magnesium, chinese cuisine contains only 15mg.
  • The amount of sodium in espresso is lower.
  • Espresso has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of espresso is 0, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.4%
Contains more IronIron +753.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +985.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 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 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7950%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +51200%
Contains more FolateFolate +4400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1226.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 +24.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5800%
Contains more FatsFats +2844.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +336.5%
Contains more OtherOther +556.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2215.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Espresso 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 Espresso Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Caffeine 212mg 0mg 53%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 1.32mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 14mg 409mg 17%
Magnesium 80mg 15mg 15%
Protein 0.12g 7.08g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 2.13g 14%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 11.6mg 13%
Zinc 0.05mg 1.5mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.161mg 12%
Iron 0.13mg 1.11mg 12%
Selenium 0µg 6.7µg 12%
Folate 1µg 45µg 11%
Phosphorus 7mg 76mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.055mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.443mg 8%
Fats 0.18g 5.3g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Choline 2.6mg 34.5mg 6%
Calories 9kcal 105kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.82mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.147mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.092g 0.978g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.033mg 3%
Potassium 115mg 204mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.217g 3%
Carbs 1.67g 7.29g 2%
Calcium 2mg 22mg 2%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 1.67g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.41g N/A
Copper 0.05mg 0.049mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.058g 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 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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is better in case of low diet
Espresso 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
11%
Espresso
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso 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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.