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

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A recap on differences between Chinese fried rice and tagliatelle

  • Chinese fried rice has less vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B12.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 58% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • Tagliatelle contains 15 times less sodium than Chinese fried rice. Chinese fried rice contains 387mg of sodium, while tagliatelle contains 26mg.
  • The glycemic index of Chinese fried rice is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.5%
Contains more IronIron +407.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.3%

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% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1588.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2833.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +28.7%
Contains more WaterWater +90.6%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +179.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.9%

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% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +139.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.3%

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 Tagliatelle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.705mg 58%
Folate 6µg 176µg 43%
Iron 0.66mg 3.35mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.439mg 32%
Cholesterol 18mg 73mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 3.35mg 17%
Phosphorus 51mg 163mg 16%
Sodium 387mg 26mg 16%
Protein 4.05g 11.31g 15%
Selenium 8.3µg 15%
Copper 0.095mg 0.228mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Starch 30.8g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 11%
Magnesium 10mg 46mg 9%
Carbs 32.79g 54.73g 7%
Calories 174kcal 288kcal 6%
Zinc 0.72mg 1.22mg 5%
Manganese 0.433mg 0.547mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.093mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 76mg 179mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 0.942g 1%
Vitamin A 22µg 14µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.54g 0.328g 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.649g 0.271g 1%
Fats 2.96g 2.3g 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 31.69g 54.73g N/A
Calcium 12mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.173mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.335mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.173mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.114mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.251mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.094mg 0.226mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 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 Tagliatelle
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
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.