Comparison of the nutritional composition and flavor of Chinese and Western food. Due to differences in natural conditions, historical traditions, social systems and religious beliefs, countries around the world have developed different life characteristics and customs over a long period of time. Reflected in the food culture, it has created different styles of cooking techniques and dishes. Western food generally refers to the traditional diet of people in Europe and North America. It is very different from the Chinese food we are familiar with. 1. The nutritional composition of Chinese and Western food. In order to maintain normal activities, the human body needs many nutrients, but in summary they can be divided into proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and water. According to research by some scientific and technical personnel, many Diseases that endanger human health, such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, etc., are all simply related to the current diet of people. There are still about 15% of undernourished people in the world [1] Moreover, our ancestors proposed the meaning of nutrition. In fact, it is not completely consistent with the word Nutrition used in some foreign countries. This term in the West mainly refers to the meaning of nourishment and nourishment, and does not clearly include the ancient Chinese word "camp". The person who "camps" also seeks business. , one of the elements of Ying, Wei, Qi and Blood in traditional Chinese medicine. 1. Nutritional content of Chinese food The traditional diet of Chinese residents uses cereals as the main source of energy [2]. The calories it provides account for about 75% of the total dietary calories, and the protein it provides accounts for about 66% of the total protein. Sexual food provides about 8% of the calories and 11% of the protein. Such a dietary structure is called a high-cereal diet in nutrition. It contains a certain amount of vegetables and fruits. However, due to the traditional cooking techniques and taste requirements of Chinese residents, many vegetables require a large amount of food during the washing, cutting, and cooking processes. Healthy substances that are beneficial to human health are eliminated. Since the protein content of cereal foods is not high and their amino acid composition is imperfect, the protein provided by this type of diet is not only insufficient in quantity, but also has low physiological value, insufficient calcium intake and insufficient utilization of trace elements such as iron and zinc. Low and insufficient vitamin content are also common problems in this type of diet. With the adjustment of dietary structure, grain consumption is declining year by year, while animal food consumption is on the rise [3]. However, according to the results of the 1992 National Nutrition Survey, among some wealthier families, the consumption of animal foods has exceeded the consumption of cereals. This "Westernized" or "rich" diet provides too much energy and fat, but too little dietary fiber, which is detrimental to the prevention of some chronic diseases. In order to improve the deficiencies in the traditional dietary structure, the Chinese Nutrition Society and the Institute of Nutrition and Food Hygiene of the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine Sciences formed an expert committee to design a Pagoda of balanced diet for Chinese residents [5]. The Balanced Diet Pagoda proposes a nutritionally ideal dietary pattern. The amount of food it recommends, especially the amount of milk and beans, may still be far from the actual diet of most people. For some poor areas, It may still be far away, but in order to improve the dietary nutritional status of Chinese residents, it is indispensable. We should regard it as a goal, strive for it, and gradually achieve it. 2. The nutritional composition of Western food. Currently, the most popular diet in developed countries is the over-popular diet, which uses meat as the main energy source. It is characterized by being too energy-dense, rich in fats and sugars, and lacking in complex carbohydrates. Although insufficient supply of nutrients will lead to nutritional deficiencies and various nutritional deficiencies, excessive nutrient intake will lead to excess nutrient intake, which not only increases the burden on the digestive organs and causes gastric diseases, but is also The root causes of obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes are also detrimental to physical health. Western countries are now aware of this problem and therefore generally recommend the Chinese dietary structure. It is worth mentioning that when it comes to the question "What to eat? How to eat?", due to differences in various aspects, Chinese and Western people have different results. Chinese people pay more attention to taste requirements in their diet, while Westerners pay more attention to taste requirements. Pay more attention to nutritional matching. It can be seen that a reasonable diet and balanced nutrition are the keys to ensuring human health. Comparing the flavor of Chinese food and the flavor of Western food. The beauty of dishes should be judged by taste, and the taste comes first. The national recipes of a country reflect certain national characteristics of that country to a certain extent. For example, German dishes are affordable and rich in family meals. The flavor reflects the simple character and pragmatic spirit of the German nation.

Due to different social and cultural backgrounds, China and the West have different taste requirements for food. To sum up, "eating" is the top priority in life. Today, with the gradual improvement of living standards, we cannot stop at "eating full", but should consider how to "eat" to eat nutritiously. In addition, with the changes in Chinese and Western cultures, With continuous exchanges, more and more people will know and accept the delicious food from all over the world.