Chinese fried rice vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chinese fried rice and Rice cakes
- Chinese fried rice contains less Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6 than Rice cakes.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 250% higher.
- Rice cakes have 3 times less Sodium than Chinese fried rice. Chinese fried rice has 387mg of Sodium, while Rice cakes have 116mg.
Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.
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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 | +1410% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +293.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +247.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +645.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1327.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +296.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1171% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +306.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +901.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +144.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.1% |
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
0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.11g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 174kcal | 380kcal |
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| Protein | 4.05g | 9g |
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| Fats | 2.96g | 3.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.69g | 76.3g |
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| Carbs | 32.79g | 80.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 18mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 151mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 299mg |
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| Iron | 0.66mg | 1.14mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.38mg |
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| Zinc | 0.72mg | 2.5mg |
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| Starch | 30.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 51mg | 380mg |
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| Sodium | 387mg | 116mg |
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| Vitamin A | 279IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.433mg | 6.18mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 16.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.637mg | 8.096mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.011g |
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| Choline | 5.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.54g | 0.64g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.649g | 1.11g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.111g | 1.11g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.173mg | 0.34mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0.358mg |
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| Leucine | 0.335mg | 0.638mg |
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| Lysine | 0.173mg | 0.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.114mg | 0.152mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.225mg | 0.399mg |
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| Valine | 0.251mg | 0.489mg |
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| Histidine | 0.094mg | 0.218mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese fried rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.