Chinese fried rice vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinese fried rice and brown rice different?
- Chinese fried rice is higher in polyunsaturated fat; however, brown rice is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for brown rice is 24% higher.
- Brown rice has less cholesterol.
- Brown rice has a lower glycemic index (66) than chinese fried rice (80).
Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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 CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +290% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1086.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +302% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +284.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +205.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +75.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +24.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +54.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 174kcal | 123kcal |
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| Protein | 4.05g | 2.74g |
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| Fats | 2.96g | 0.97g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.69g | 23.98g |
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| Carbs | 32.79g | 25.58g |
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| Cholesterol | 18mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 86mg |
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| Iron | 0.66mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.24g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.106mg |
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| Zinc | 0.72mg | 0.71mg |
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| Starch | 30.8g | 24.79g |
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| Phosphorus | 51mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 387mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 279IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.433mg | 0.974mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.637mg | 2.561mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.011g | 0g |
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| Choline | 5.5mg | 9.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.54g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.649g | 0.369g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.111g | 0.366g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.173mg | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 0.335mg | 0.214mg |
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| Lysine | 0.173mg | 0.099mg |
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| Methionine | 0.114mg | 0.058mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.225mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.251mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.094mg | 0.066mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g | 0.355g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese fried rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
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.