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Wasabi vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between wasabi and chinese cuisine

  • Wasabi has more vitamin C, fiber, magnesium, copper, potassium, manganese, and calcium, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin A and vitamin B12.
  • Wasabi covers your daily need for vitamin C, 34% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Wasabi contains 6 times more calcium than chinese cuisine. While wasabi contains 128mg of calcium, chinese cuisine contains only 22mg.
  • The amount of sodium in wasabi is lower.
  • Wasabi has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of wasabi is 41, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wasabi, root, raw 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.
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 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 +360%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +481.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166%
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~76mg

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.
Wasabi
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 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 +261.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +297%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 +222.9%
Contains more OtherOther +27.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.5%
Contains more FatsFats +741.3%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin C 41.9mg 11.6mg 34%
Fiber 7.8g 1.5g 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 17mg 409mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 14%
Magnesium 69mg 15mg 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Copper 0.155mg 0.049mg 12%
Manganese 0.391mg 0.147mg 11%
Calcium 128mg 22mg 11%
Potassium 568mg 204mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.161mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.033mg 8%
Folate 18µg 45µg 7%
Vitamin A 2µg 63µg 7%
Fats 0.63g 5.3g 7%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.055mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Protein 4.8g 7.08g 5%
Carbs 23.54g 7.29g 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.443mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 1.32mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.978g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Phosphorus 80mg 76mg 1%
Zinc 1.62mg 1.5mg 1%
Iron 1.03mg 1.11mg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Calories 109kcal 105kcal 0%
Net carbs 15.74g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 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 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Wasabi 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
23%
Wasabi
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.