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

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What are the differences between Chinese fried rice and Potato sticks?

  • Potato sticks are richer than Chinese fried rice in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 60% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinese fried rice is lower.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Snacks, potato sticks types 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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +540%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1527.6%
Contains more IronIron +243.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +231.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.423mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1144.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6907.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +651.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +689.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +534.5%
~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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +2585.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1062.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.5%
Contains more OtherOther +206.3%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +849.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1511.2%

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 sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 sticks Opinion
Calories 174kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 4.05g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 2.96g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 3.8mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 31.69g 49.9g Potato sticks
Carbs 32.79g 53.3g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 10mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 12mg 18mg Potato sticks
Potassium 76mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 0.66mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.56g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 1.1g 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.095mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.72mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Starch 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 51mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 387mg 633mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 0IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.13mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.433mg 0.423mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 8.1µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.096mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 2.8µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 6µg 40µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.011g Potato sticks
Choline 5.5mg 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 0.54g 8.88g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 17.9g Potato sticks
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
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g 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 sticks
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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.34g)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.