Wheat vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between wheat and chinese cuisine
- Wheat has more selenium, manganese, copper, fiber, phosphorus, and iron; however, chinese cuisine has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, and folate.
- Wheat's daily need coverage for selenium is 46% more.
- Wheat has 7 times more manganese than chinese cuisine. Wheat has 1.03mg of manganese, while chinese cuisine has 0.147mg.
- Wheat is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +322.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +600.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +376.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +187.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +309.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +278.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +538.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 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 | -92.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1348.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +776.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 31.9µg | 6.7µg | 46% |
| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.147mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.049mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 409mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 2.13g | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 1.5g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 76mg | 10% |
| Folate | 11µg | 45µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.76mg | 1.11mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.161mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 7% | |
| Fats | 0.83g | 5.3g | 7% |
| Carbs | 27.6g | 7.29g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 1.32mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.033mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.82mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 1.217g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.84mg | 1.5mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.71g | 7.08g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 164mg | 204mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 23.3g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.07g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 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 |
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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
8%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins