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

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The main differences between Chinese fried rice and Fettuccine

  • Chinese fried rice has more Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Fettuccine has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Fettuccine has 7 times less Zinc than Chinese fried rice. Chinese fried rice has 0.72mg of Zinc, while Fettuccine has 0.1mg.
  • Fettuccine is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Zinc +620%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Zinc +620%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Equal in Folate - 6
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +134.2%
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +71.2%
Equal in Fats - 2.7
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Carbs +134.2%
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +71.2%
Equal in Fats - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.7%
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.7%

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 Fettuccine
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 31.69g 12g Chinese fried rice
Protein 4.05g 6.2g Fettuccine
Fats 2.96g 2.7g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 32.79g 14g Chinese fried rice
Calories 174kcal 99kcal Chinese fried rice
Starch 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Sugar 0.56g 1.3g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 2g Fettuccine
Calcium 12mg 28mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.66mg 0.6mg Chinese fried rice
Magnesium 10mg 6mg Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 51mg 25mg Chinese fried rice
Potassium 76mg 168mg Fettuccine
Sodium 387mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.72mg 0.1mg Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.07mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.05mg Fettuccine
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin K 2.8µg Chinese fried rice
Tryptophan 0.052mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.335mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.114mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Chinese fried rice
Valine 0.251mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.094mg Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 18mg 14mg Fettuccine
Trans Fat 0.011g 0g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.54g 0.9g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 0.9g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 0.4g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese fried rice Fettuccine
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
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.