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Quince vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are quince and chinese cuisine different?

  • Quince is higher in copper; however, chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, folate, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chinese cuisine is 24% higher.
  • Quince contains 3 times more copper than chinese cuisine. While quince contains 0.13mg of copper, chinese cuisine contains only 0.049mg.
  • Quince has less sodium.
  • Quince has a lower glycemic index (35) than chinese cuisine (60).

Quinces, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
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 CopperCopper +165.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +58.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +347.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1016.7%
~equal in Potassium ~204mg

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.
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +446.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +109.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1670%
Contains more FatsFats +5200%
Contains more OtherOther +277.5%
~equal in Water ~78.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3280.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4160%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quince 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 Quince Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 4mg 409mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.13g 14%
Protein 0.4g 7.08g 13%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.5mg 13%
Folate 3µg 45µg 11%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.7µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.161mg 9%
Copper 0.13mg 0.049mg 9%
Phosphorus 17mg 76mg 8%
Fats 0.1g 5.3g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.32mg 7%
Vitamin A 2µg 63µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.443mg 7%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Manganese 0.147mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 1.11mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.978g 4%
Vitamin C 15mg 11.6mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 1.217g 3%
Carbs 15.3g 7.29g 3%
Calories 57kcal 105kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.055mg 2%
Fiber 1.9g 1.5g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 15mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Calcium 11mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.033mg 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Potassium 197mg 204mg 0%
Sugar 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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is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
6%
Quince
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.968g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.