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

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The main differences between Chinese fried rice and Jerky

  • Chinese fried rice contains less Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Choline, Potassium, and Copper than Jerky.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 74% higher.
  • Chinese fried rice is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +410%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +685.5%
Contains more IronIron +721.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1026.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +698%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.9%

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%
Jerky
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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% 0% 9.8% 9% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1883.6%

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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.1%
Contains more WaterWater +153%
Contains more ProteinProtein +719.8%
Contains more FatsFats +764.9%
Contains more OtherOther +516.2%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1641.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.011g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Jerky Opinion
Calories 174kcal 410kcal Jerky
Protein 4.05g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 2.96g 25.6g Jerky
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 31.69g 9.2g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 32.79g 11g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 18mg 48mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Magnesium 10mg 51mg Jerky
Calcium 12mg 20mg Jerky
Potassium 76mg 597mg Jerky
Iron 0.66mg 5.42mg Jerky
Sugar 0.56g 9g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g Jerky
Copper 0.095mg 0.227mg Jerky
Zinc 0.72mg 8.11mg Jerky
Starch 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 51mg 407mg Jerky
Sodium 387mg 2081mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 0IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Manganese 0.433mg 0.111mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.179mg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.3µg Chinese fried rice
Folate 6µg 134µg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.011g Jerky
Choline 5.5mg 109.1mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 0.54g 10.85g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 1.011g 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
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 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 Jerky
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
36%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.