Chinese fried rice vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chinese fried rice and potato chips
- The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin K in potato chips is higher than in Chinese fried rice.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 60% more than Chinese fried rice.
- Chinese fried rice contains 48 times more sodium than potato chips. While Chinese fried rice contains 387mg of sodium, potato chips contain only 8mg.
- Potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of Chinese fried rice is 80.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +570% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1577.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +222.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +223.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +718.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6907.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1013.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +657.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +500.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1962.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +689.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +581.8% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3010% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1068.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224.3% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1416.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +995.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.111g | 12.17g | 74% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 9.11mg | 60% |
| Fats | 2.96g | 34.6g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.66mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 0.54g | 10.96g | 47% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 1275mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 31.1mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.306mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.649g | 9.84g | 23% |
| Histidine | 0.094mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.637mg | 3.827mg | 20% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 536kcal | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 165mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 8mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 22.1µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4.8g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 67mg | 14% |
| Starch | 30.8g | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.167mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.197mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.66mg | 1.63mg | 12% |
| Folate | 6µg | 45µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 32.79g | 52.9g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 37.5mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.05g | 7g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.72mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.69g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 8.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.433mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.173mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.335mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.173mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.114mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.225mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.251mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g | N/A |
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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
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56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese fried rice is cheaper (difference - $2)