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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 RAE, Vitamin E , Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin K than Sweet potato chips.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from 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.

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.
Contains more Zinc +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +295.2%
Contains more Calcium +391.7%
Contains more Iron +221.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.3%
Contains more Potassium +1117.1%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +333.7%
Contains more Manganese +211.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Zinc +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +295.2%
Contains more Calcium +391.7%
Contains more Iron +221.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.3%
Contains more Potassium +1117.1%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +333.7%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8385.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +7453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +519.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1571.9%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +775%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8385.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +7453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +519.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1571.9%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +775%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Water +1210.2%
Contains more Fats +992.9%
Contains more Carbs +73.3%
Contains more Other +204.5%
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 Protein +37.8%
Contains more Water +1210.2%
Contains more Fats +992.9%
Contains more Carbs +73.3%
Contains more Other +204.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1310.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000.3%
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1310.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 31.69g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Protein 4.05g 2.94g Chinese fried rice
Fats 2.96g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 32.79g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Calories 174kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Starch 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Sugar 0.56g 8.82g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 12mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 0.66mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 10mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 51mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 76mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 387mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.72mg 0.53mg Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.095mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.433mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 8.3µg 2.1µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.13mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 6µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 2.8µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.173mg 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.17mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.335mg 0.287mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.173mg 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.114mg 0.09mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.251mg 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.094mg 0.096mg Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0.011g 0g Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.54g 2.941g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
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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Chinese fried rice Sweet potato chips
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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
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.