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Chinese fried rice vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese fried rice and sweet potato chips

  • Chinese fried rice contains less vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, fiber, potassium, iron, and vitamin K than sweet potato chips.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato chips is 129% higher.
  • Sweet potato chips have 11 times less sodium than Chinese fried rice. Chinese fried rice has 387mg of sodium, while sweet potato chips have 35mg.
  • Chinese fried rice has a higher glycemic index than sweet potato chips.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +391.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1117.1%
Contains more IronIron +221.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +211.5%

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% 7.3% 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% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5281.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +519.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1571.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +775%
Contains more FolateFolate +516.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +565.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1210.2%
Contains more FatsFats +992.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.3%
Contains more OtherOther +204.5%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1310.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1000.3%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Sweet potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin A 22µg 1184µg 129%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 12.224g 74%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 9.82mg 65%
Fats 2.96g 32.35g 45%
Manganese 0.433mg 1.349mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.535mg 39%
Copper 0.095mg 0.412mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 31%
Fiber 1.1g 8.8g 31%
Potassium 76mg 925mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.649g 9.155g 21%
Calories 174kcal 532kcal 18%
Iron 0.66mg 2.12mg 18%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 24.5µg 18%
Sodium 387mg 35mg 15%
Magnesium 10mg 65mg 13%
Starch 30.8g 13%
Phosphorus 51mg 145mg 13%
Selenium 8.3µg 2.1µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.54g 2.941g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.161mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 2.088mg 9%
Folate 6µg 37µg 8%
Carbs 32.79g 56.82g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.088mg 6%
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg 6%
Choline 5.5mg 36.6mg 6%
Calcium 12mg 59mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.72mg 0.53mg 2%
Protein 4.05g 2.94g 2%
Net carbs 31.69g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 8.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.011g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.173mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.335mg 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.173mg 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.114mg 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.251mg 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.094mg 0.096mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice Sweet potato chips
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
5%
Chinese fried rice
78%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.401g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.