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Chinese fried rice vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese fried rice and Spanish rice different?

  • Spanish rice has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Chinese fried rice.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Spanish rice is 14% higher.

Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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.
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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.6%
Contains more IronIron +74.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.39mg

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +179%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +364.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.5%
Contains more FatsFats +78.7%
Contains more OtherOther +55.9%
~equal in Carbs ~31.16g
~equal in Water ~58.54g

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +132.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +11.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +284.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +740%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.38g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Spanish rice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 174kcal 185kcal Spanish rice
Protein 4.05g 3.28g Chinese fried rice
Fats 2.96g 5.29g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.1mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 31.69g 29.96g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 32.79g 31.16g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Spanish rice
Calcium 12mg 20mg Spanish rice
Potassium 76mg 116mg Spanish rice
Iron 0.66mg 1.15mg Spanish rice
Sugar 0.56g 1.3g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 1.2g Spanish rice
Copper 0.095mg 0.065mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.72mg 0.48mg Chinese fried rice
Starch 30.8g 27.55g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 51mg 57mg Spanish rice
Sodium 387mg 528mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 100IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 22µg 6µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.433mg 0.39mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 7.4µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.074mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.082mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 2.8µg 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 6µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.011g 0.07g Chinese fried rice
Choline 5.5mg 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 0.54g 1.005g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 2.317g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.044mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.173mg 0.098mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.109mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.335mg 0.24mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.173mg 0.131mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.114mg 0.071mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.251mg 0.137mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.094mg 0.071mg Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice Spanish rice
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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.465g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.