Chinese fried rice vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chinese fried rice and rice?
- Chinese fried rice is richer than rice in iron and polyunsaturated fat.
- Chinese fried rice's daily need coverage for sodium is 17% more.
- The glycemic index of rice is lower.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, unenriched, cooked without salt 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.6% |
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:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +957.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.8% |
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +637.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1361.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
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 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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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 387mg | 1mg | 17% |
| Starch | 30.8g | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.111g | 0.076g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.66mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Fats | 2.96g | 0.28g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.05g | 2.69g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.433mg | 0.472mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 130kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.72mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.54g | 0.077g | 2% |
| Carbs | 32.79g | 28.17g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.649g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.637mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 7.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.69g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.173mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.335mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.173mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.114mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.225mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.251mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.094mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.463g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese fried rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese fried rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese fried rice is relatively richer in vitamins