Chinese fried rice vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chinese fried rice and Chow mein
- Chinese fried rice has less Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Fiber.
- Chow mein covers your daily Selenium needs 63% more than Chinese fried rice.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Noodles, chinese, chow mein.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -67% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +420% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +616.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +215.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +418.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1669.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3753.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1519.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +834.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +243.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1666.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.2% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
8.11 g
Fats:
15.43 g
Carbs:
72.8 g
Water:
1.18 g
Other:
2.48 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4907.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +421.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.4% |
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
2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.571 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1275.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +221.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 174kcal | 475kcal |
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| Protein | 4.05g | 8.11g |
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| Fats | 2.96g | 15.43g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.69g | 69.1g |
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| Carbs | 32.79g | 72.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 18mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 52mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 0.66mg | 4.73mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 5.71g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.167mg |
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| Zinc | 0.72mg | 1.4mg |
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| Starch | 30.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 51mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 387mg | 1174mg |
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| Vitamin A | 279IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 2.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.433mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 43µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.578mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.421mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.637mg | 5.95mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 106µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.011g | 0.8g |
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| Choline | 5.5mg | 8.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.54g | 2.229g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.649g | 8.929g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.111g | 3.571g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.173mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.173mg |
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| Leucine | 0.335mg |
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| Lysine | 0.173mg |
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| Methionine | 0.114mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.225mg |
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| Valine | 0.251mg |
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| Histidine | 0.094mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chow mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 787mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.689g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)