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Chinese fried rice vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese fried rice and Caesar salad different?

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Chinese fried rice.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 42% higher.
  • Chinese fried rice has less Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1841.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.7%
Contains more IronIron +254.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +352.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +278.3%

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 13% 17% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
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% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1042.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +408.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +110.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +36.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +230.6%
Contains more FatsFats +222.3%
Contains more OtherOther +96.4%
~equal in Carbs ~31.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more StarchStarch +21.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +653.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2160%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese fried rice Caesar salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Caesar salad Opinion
Calories 174kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Protein 4.05g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 2.96g 9.54g Caesar salad
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 31.69g 29.8g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 32.79g 31.5g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 18mg 24mg Chinese fried rice
Magnesium 10mg 28mg Caesar salad
Calcium 12mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 76mg 170mg Caesar salad
Iron 0.66mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Sugar 0.56g 4.02g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g Caesar salad
Copper 0.095mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Zinc 0.72mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 30.8g 25.29g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 51mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 387mg 454mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 22µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.433mg 0.321mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.032mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Folate 6µg Chinese fried rice
Trans Fat 0.011g Caesar salad
Choline 5.5mg Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 0.54g 4.206g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 1.461g Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.173mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.335mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.173mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.114mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.251mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.094mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 0.05g 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.155g Caesar salad
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice Caesar salad
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
6%
Chinese fried rice
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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