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Water vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between water and chinese cuisine

  • Water has less iron, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, fiber, and potassium.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily sodium needs 18% more than water.
  • Water has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
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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% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 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 less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +206.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
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100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1410%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 5mg 409mg 18%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.5mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 14%
Iron 0mg 1.11mg 14%
Protein 0g 7.08g 14%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 12%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Folate 45µg 11%
Phosphorus 0mg 76mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 9%
Fats 0g 5.3g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Manganese 0mg 0.147mg 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Potassium 0mg 204mg 6%
Calories 0kcal 105kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 4%
Copper 0.016mg 0.049mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.978g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 15mg 3%
Calcium 3mg 22mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.29g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 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
Water 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
0%
Water
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.