Milk vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between milk and chinese cuisine
- Milk has more calcium and vitamin B2; however, chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, folate, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Chinese cuisine covers your daily vitamin K needs 43% more than milk.
- Chinese cuisine contains 6 times less calcium than milk. Milk contains 125mg of calcium, while chinese cuisine contains 22mg.
- Milk has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +468.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +390% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +257.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +236.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1319.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +335.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +51200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +446.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
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 | -35.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +339.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5985.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.2 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 51.3µg | 43% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 409mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 2.13g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 1.11mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.6mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.055mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 22mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.161mg | 10% |
| Folate | 5µg | 45µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.5mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1.32mg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 5.3g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 7.08g | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 6.7µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.147mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 3IU | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.049mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 34.5mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0.978g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 1.217g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.443mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 7.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 63µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.48µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | 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 | 0.027g | 1.803g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins