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Chinese cuisine nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Chinese cuisine

Chinese cuisine
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
The averge GI for Asian food. https://academic.oup.com/view-large/312275371
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
60 (medium)
Glycemic load 20 (medium)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 105 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 6 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 order (574 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 1.3 (acidic)
TOP 18% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 82% of foods
TOP 23% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 77% of foods
TOP 26% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 74% of foods
TOP 29% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 71% of foods
TOP 30% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 70% of foods

Chinese cuisine calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 105
Calories in 1 order 603 574 g

Chinese cuisine Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
The averge GI for Asian food. https://academic.oup.com/view-large/312275371
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
60

Chinese cuisine Glycemic load (GL)

20

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.6% 42% 11% 33% 18% 53% 41% 16% 19% 37%
Calcium: 66mg of 1,000mg 6.6%
Iron: 3.3mg of 8mg 42%
Magnesium: 45mg of 420mg 11%
Phosphorus: 228mg of 700mg 33%
Potassium: 612mg of 3,400mg 18%
Sodium: 1227mg of 2,300mg 53%
Zinc: 4.5mg of 11mg 41%
Copper: 0.15mg of 1mg 16%
Manganese: 0.44mg of 2mg 19%
Selenium: 20µg of 55µg 37%

Mineral chart - relative view

409 mg
TOP 26%
1.5 mg
TOP 45%
22 mg
TOP 51%
0.15 mg
TOP 56%
1.1 mg
TOP 57%
204 mg
TOP 58%
6.7 µg
TOP 65%
76 mg
TOP 70%
15 mg
TOP 73%
0.05 mg
TOP 81%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 76% 16% 3% 39% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 34% 60% 19% 128%
Vitamin A: 3786IU of 5,000IU 76%
Vitamin E: 2.5mg of 15mg 16%
Vitamin D: 0.3µg of 10µg 3%
Vitamin C: 35mg of 90mg 39%
Vitamin B1: 0.1mg of 1mg 8.3%
Vitamin B2: 0.17mg of 1mg 13%
Vitamin B3: 4mg of 16mg 25%
Vitamin B5: 1.3mg of 5mg 27%
Vitamin B6: 0.48mg of 1mg 37%
Folate: 135µg of 400µg 34%
Vitamin B12: 1.4µg of 2µg 60%
Choline: 104mg of 550mg 19%
Vitamin K: 154µg of 120µg 128%

Vitamin chart - relative view

1262 IU
TOP 18%
12 mg
TOP 23%
45 µg
TOP 36%
51 µg
TOP 43%
0.82 mg
TOP 49%
0.48 µg
TOP 49%
0.16 mg
TOP 53%
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
TOP 60%
0.44 mg
TOP 62%
1.3 mg
TOP 65%
35 mg
TOP 69%
0.06 mg
TOP 80%
0.03 mg
TOP 80%

Macronutrients chart

8% 6% 8% 77% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 14%
7.1 g of 50 g
7.1 g (14% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 8%
5.3 g of 65 g
5.3 g (8% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
7.3 g of 300 g
7.3 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
78.8 g of 2,000 g
78.8 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.5 g
1.5 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 89% 89% 67% 58% 79% 45% 54% 54% 89%
Tryptophan: 249mg of 280mg 89%
Threonine: 939mg of 1,050mg 89%
Isoleucine: 942mg of 1,400mg 67%
Leucine: 1575mg of 2,730mg 58%
Lysine: 1656mg of 2,100mg 79%
Methionine: 474mg of 1,050mg 45%
Phenylalanine: 951mg of 1,750mg 54%
Valine: 981mg of 1,820mg 54%
Histidine: 621mg of 700mg 89%

Fat type information

23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.98 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.8 g
Sucrose: 1.2 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Chinese cuisine

33% 21% 46%
Sugar: 2.4 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Other: 3.4 g

All nutrients for Chinese cuisine per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 105kcal 5% 72% 2.2 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 7.1g 17% 53% 2.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 5.3g 8% 49% 6.3 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 12mg 13% 23% 4.6 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 5.8g N/A 55% 9.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 7.3g 2% 54% 3.9 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 14mg 5% 45% 26.6 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1% 60% 22 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 15mg 4% 73% 9.3 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 22mg 2% 51% 5.7 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 204mg 6% 58% 1.4 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.1mg 14% 57% 2.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 2.4g N/A 58% 3.7 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.5g 6% 43% 1.6 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.05mg 5% 81% 2.9 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 1.5mg 14% 45% 4.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 1.8g 1% 96% 8.4 times less than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 76mg 11% 70% 2.4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 409mg 18% 26% 1.2 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 63µg 7% 32%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5% 49% 1.8 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.15mg 6% 56%
Selenium 6.7µg 12% 65%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 3% 80% 8.1 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 4% 80% 2.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 8% 65% 7.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9% 62% 2.6 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 12% 53% 1.4 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 20% 49% 1.5 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 51µg 43% 43% 2 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 45µg 11% 36% 1.4 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Trans Fat 0.06g N/A 66% 256.7 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.98g 5% 61% 6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 35mg 6% 69%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.2g N/A 62% 8.1 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 2.1g N/A 30% 22.1 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0% 81% 3.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.31mg 0% 78% 2.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.31mg 0% 80% 2.9 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.53mg 0% 81% 4.6 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.55mg 0% 76% 1.2 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.16mg 0% 78% 1.6 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0% 82% 2.1 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.33mg 0% 82% 6.2 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.21mg 0% 79% 3.6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0.55g 1% 88% 10.7 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 43% 172.5 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 51% 1460 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.26g N/A 81% 34.6 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A 49% 34 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 92%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 94%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 87%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.8g N/A 85% 6.8 times less than AlmondsAlmonds

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
8.2%
Total Fat 5.3g
4.4%
Saturated Fat 0.98g
0
Trans Fat 0g
4.7%
Cholesterol 14mg
18%
Sodium 409mg
2.4%
Total Carbohydrate 7.3g
6%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 7.1g
Vitamin D 3mcg 0.5%

Calcium 22mg 2.2%

Iron 1.1mg 14%

Potassium 204mg 6%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Chinese cuisine nutrition infographic

Chinese cuisine nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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