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White bread vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between white bread and chinese cuisine

  • White bread has more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and vitamin B2; however, chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 43% more.
  • White bread has 16 times more vitamin B1 than chinese cuisine. White bread has 0.533mg of vitamin B1, while chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index than chinese cuisine.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +554.5%
Contains more IronIron +225.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.5%

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.
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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1515.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25550%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +577.9%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +59.2%
Contains more WaterWater +116.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -28.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
43% 28% 16% 13%
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 StarchStarch +1942.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +127.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +341.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in 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.
White bread Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.2µg 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.033mg 42%
Iron 3.61mg 1.11mg 31%
Selenium 22µg 6.7µg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 1.32mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.147mg 17%
Folate 111µg 45µg 17%
Starch 37.17g 1.82g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.055mg 14%
Carbs 49.42g 7.29g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Calcium 144mg 22mg 12%
Calories 266kcal 105kcal 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Zinc 0.74mg 1.5mg 7%
Copper 0.101mg 0.049mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.161mg 6%
Fiber 2.7g 1.5g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Sodium 490mg 409mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.82mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 34.5mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 2.13g 4%
Protein 8.85g 7.08g 4%
Phosphorus 98mg 76mg 3%
Fats 3.33g 5.3g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 1.217g 2%
Fructose 2.43g 0.55g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.443mg 2%
Potassium 126mg 204mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.698g 0.978g 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 5.67g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.027g 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 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 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
White bread 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
33%
White bread
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.

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