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Chinese fried rice vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese fried rice and Chinese cuisine

  • Chinese fried rice has more Manganese, and Copper, however, Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin C, Zinc, Iron, and Choline.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily Vitamin K needs 40% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 3 times less Manganese than Chinese fried rice. Chinese fried rice contains 0.433mg of Manganese, while Chinese cuisine contains 0.147mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat 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.
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
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6
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Copper +93.9%
Contains more Manganese +194.6%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +68.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Equal in Sodium - 409
Chinese fried rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Copper +93.9%
Contains more Manganese +194.6%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +68.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Equal in Sodium - 409

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.
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
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12
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Vitamin A +352.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.1%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1732.1%
Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin A +352.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.1%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1732.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
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4
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Carbs +349.8%
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Contains more Fats +79.1%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +36%
Chinese fried rice
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Chinese cuisine
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 Carbs +349.8%
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Contains more Fats +79.1%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +36%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
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Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.7%
Chinese fried rice
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
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3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Starch +1592.3%
Contains more Sucrose +216.2%
Contains more Glucose +430.8%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
Chinese fried rice
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
Chinese cuisine
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 Starch +1592.3%
Contains more Sucrose +216.2%
Contains more Glucose +430.8%
Contains more Fructose +1000%

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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 31.69g 5.79g Chinese fried rice
Protein 4.05g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 2.96g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 32.79g 7.29g Chinese fried rice
Calories 174kcal 105kcal Chinese fried rice
Starch 30.8g 1.82g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0.56g 2.41g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 12mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 0.66mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 51mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 76mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 387mg 409mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.72mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.095mg 0.049mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.433mg 0.147mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 6.7µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 3.8mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.033mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.055mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 6µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 2.8µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.173mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.335mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.173mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.114mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.251mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.094mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 18mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.011g 0.058g Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 0.54g 0.978g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.438g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.