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Icing vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between icing and chinese cuisine

  • Icing has more vitamin B2, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B6, selenium, and iron.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need for vitamin K, 32% more than icing.
  • Icing contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than chinese cuisine. While icing contains 0.302mg of vitamin B2, chinese cuisine contains only 0.055mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chinese cuisine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
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 -55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500%
Contains more IronIron +593.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2042.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6600%

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.
Icing
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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 EVitamin E +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +705.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +294.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 FatsFats +206.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +831.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +423%
Contains more OtherOther +86.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +299.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Icing Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 2.13g 39%
Vitamin K 13µg 51.3µg 32%
Carbs 67.89g 7.29g 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.055mg 19%
Fats 16.23g 5.3g 17%
Calories 418kcal 105kcal 16%
Protein 0g 7.08g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.5mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.161mg 12%
Selenium 0.1µg 6.7µg 12%
Iron 0.16mg 1.11mg 12%
Sodium 184mg 409mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.974g 0.978g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.86g 1.217g 9%
Folate 8µg 45µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.443mg 8%
Phosphorus 18mg 76mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.32mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Manganese 0mg 0.147mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Choline 2.3mg 34.5mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.82mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.049mg 5%
Potassium 34mg 204mg 5%
Magnesium 1mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.033mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 67.89g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 63.1g 2.41g N/A
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 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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
Icing 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
12%
Icing
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.996g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.