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Chinese fried rice vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese fried rice and Onion rings different?

  • Onion rings is higher than Chinese fried rice in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Onion rings covers your daily need of Vitamin K 26% more than Chinese fried rice.

Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven types were 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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +89.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
~equal in Sodium ~370mg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1117.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +94.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.4%
Contains more FatsFats +383.1%
Contains more OtherOther +26.1%
~equal in Protein ~4.14g
~equal in Carbs ~33.79g

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +362.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587%

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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +20.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +375.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +907.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2420%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Onion rings Opinion
Calories 174kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.05g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 2.96g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 3.8mg 1.6mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 31.69g 31.59g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 32.79g 33.79g Onion rings
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Onion rings
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Onion rings
Calcium 12mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 76mg 123mg Onion rings
Iron 0.66mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 0.56g 5.1g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.095mg 0.073mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.72mg 0.42mg Chinese fried rice
Starch 30.8g 25.58g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 51mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 387mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 279IU 0IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.433mg 0.348mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 5.6µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 2.8µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 6µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.011g 0.053g Chinese fried rice
Choline 5.5mg 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 0.54g 2.137g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.173mg 0.15mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.335mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.173mg 0.151mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.114mg 0.081mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.251mg 0.216mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.094mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 0.05g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.597g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.