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Chinese fried rice vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese fried rice and Potato pancake

  • Chinese fried rice contains less Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Iron, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2 than Potato pancake.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato pancake is 32% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +718.4%
Contains more IronIron +153%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151%
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.9µg

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +583.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1249.1%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.7µg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.1%
Contains more FatsFats +398.6%
Contains more OtherOther +222.5%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +474.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +576.5%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +47.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +484.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1020%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.39g

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 Potato pancake
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 174kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Protein 4.05g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 2.96g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 3.8mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 31.69g 24.51g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 32.79g 27.81g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 18mg 95mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 10mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 12mg 32mg Potato pancake
Potassium 76mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 0.66mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 0.56g 1.79g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 3.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.095mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.72mg 0.7mg Chinese fried rice
Starch 30.8g 20.88g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 51mg 128mg Potato pancake
Sodium 387mg 764mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 113IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 22µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.433mg 0.26mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.7µg Chinese fried rice
Folate 6µg 41µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.011g Potato pancake
Choline 5.5mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 0.54g 2.496g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.173mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.335mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.173mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.114mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.251mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.094mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.05g 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g 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 Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.956g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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