Chinese fried rice vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chinese fried rice and Arepa?
- Chinese fried rice is higher in Manganese, and Copper, yet Arepa is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chinese fried rice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 14% more.
- Chinese fried rice has 3 times more Copper than Arepa. While Chinese fried rice has 0.095mg of Copper, Arepa has only 0.03mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Arepa is lower.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) types in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +216.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +273.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +31% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +234.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.3% |
~equal in
Other
~1.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.111 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.989 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +133.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
30.8 g
Sucrose:
0.37 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.41 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +12.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 174kcal | 219kcal |
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| Protein | 4.05g | 5.48g |
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| Fats | 2.96g | 5.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.69g | 34.54g |
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| Carbs | 32.79g | 37.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 18mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 0.66mg | 1.04mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 0.72mg | 0.8mg |
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| Starch | 30.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 51mg | 117mg |
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| Sodium | 387mg | 270mg |
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| Vitamin A | 279IU | 213IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 0.433mg | 0.116mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.637mg | 0.888mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.011g | 0.157g |
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| Choline | 5.5mg | 4.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.54g | 2.902g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.649g | 1.514g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.111g | 0.989g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.173mg | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.335mg | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.173mg | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.114mg | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.225mg | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.251mg | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.094mg | 0.166mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g | 0.825g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
6%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.362g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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