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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.
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
1
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9
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1410%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.1%
Contains more Potassium +293.4%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +247.2%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +1327.3%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Chinese fried rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1410%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.1%
Contains more Potassium +293.4%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +247.2%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +1327.3%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Equal in Calcium - 11

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.
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
5
:
6
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1171%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +306.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1171%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +306.3%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
1
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4
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Water +901.5%
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Chinese fried rice
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +901.5%
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Contains more Other +35.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
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:
1
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.11
Chinese fried rice
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.11

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 31.69g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 4.05g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 2.96g 3.5g Rice cakes
Carbs 32.79g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 174kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Starch 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Sugar 0.56g Rice cakes
Fiber 1.1g 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 12mg 11mg Chinese fried rice
Iron 0.66mg 1.14mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 10mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 51mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 76mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 387mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.72mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.095mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.433mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 8.3µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 279IU 0IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.13mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.056mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.13mg Rice cakes
Folate 6µg 21µg Rice cakes
Vitamin K 2.8µg Chinese fried rice
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.173mg 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.335mg 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.173mg 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.114mg 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.251mg 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.094mg 0.218mg Rice cakes
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.011g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.54g 0.64g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 1.11g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 1.11g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice Rice cakes
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese fried rice
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.

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.