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Chinese fried rice vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese fried rice and Plantain chips different?

  • Chinese fried rice is higher in Selenium, however, Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Plantain chips is 39% higher.
  • Chinese fried rice contains 21 times more Selenium than Plantain chips. While Chinese fried rice contains 8.3µg of Selenium, Plantain chips contain only 0.4µg.
  • Chinese fried rice has less Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Snacks, plantain chips, salted are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Contains more Manganese +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +1975%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +610%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +934.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +108.4%
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 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Contains more Manganese +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +1975%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +610%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +934.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +108.4%

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 A +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3776.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1337.5%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +921.4%
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 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin A +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3776.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1337.5%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +921.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Water +2727.3%
Contains more Fats +899.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.7%
Contains more Other +98.2%
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Water +2727.3%
Contains more Fats +899.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.7%
Contains more Other +98.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +956.6%
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +956.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +64.9%
Contains more Sucrose +148.6%
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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +64.9%
Contains more Sucrose +148.6%

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 Plantain chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 31.69g 60.34g Plantain chips
Protein 4.05g 2.28g Chinese fried rice
Fats 2.96g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 32.79g 63.84g Plantain chips
Calories 174kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 30.8g 50.8g Plantain chips
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Sugar 0.56g 0.92g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 12mg 9mg Chinese fried rice
Iron 0.66mg 0.97mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 10mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 51mg 78mg Plantain chips
Potassium 76mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 387mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.72mg 0.37mg Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.095mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.433mg 0.276mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 0.4µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.13mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 3.8mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 0.802mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 6µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 2.8µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
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 0mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.011g 0.185g Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 0.54g 8.337g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.078g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice Plantain chips
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
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.797g)
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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