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

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What are the main differences between Chinese fried rice and Potato salad?

  • Chinese fried rice is richer in Manganese, and Selenium, yet Potato salad is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 17% higher.
  • Chinese fried rice has 4 times more Manganese than Potato salad. Chinese fried rice has 0.433mg of Manganese, while Potato salad has 0.101mg.
  • Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this comparison.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +328.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.65mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~52mg

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.6%
Contains more FatsFats +177%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +75.7%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +282.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Potato salad Opinion
Calories 174kcal 143kcal Chinese fried rice
Protein 4.05g 2.68g Chinese fried rice
Fats 2.96g 8.2g Potato salad
Vitamin C 3.8mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 31.69g 9.87g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 32.79g 11.17g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 18mg 68mg Chinese fried rice
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Potato salad
Calcium 12mg 19mg Potato salad
Potassium 76mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 0.66mg 0.65mg Chinese fried rice
Sugar 0.56g Potato salad
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Potato salad
Copper 0.095mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.72mg 0.31mg Chinese fried rice
Starch 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 51mg 52mg Potato salad
Sodium 387mg 529mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 157IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 22µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.13mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.433mg 0.101mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 4.1µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Vitamin K 2.8µg Chinese fried rice
Folate 6µg 7µg Potato salad
Trans Fat 0.011g Potato salad
Choline 5.5mg Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 0.54g 1.429g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 3.737g Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.042mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.173mg 0.116mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.141mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.335mg 0.202mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.173mg 0.171mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.114mg 0.066mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.135mg Chinese fried rice
Valine 0.251mg 0.172mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.094mg 0.062mg Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 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 Potato salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.889g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.