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

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A recap on differences between Chinese fried rice and Tortilla

  • Chinese fried rice has more Manganese, however, Tortilla is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 39% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • Tortilla contains 2 times less Manganese than Chinese fried rice. Chinese fried rice contains 0.433mg of Manganese, while Tortilla contains 0.268mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +61.6%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +477.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Copper - 0.102
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +61.6%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +477.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Copper - 0.102

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 K +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +211.6%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%
Contains more Other +68.5%
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +211.6%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%
Contains more Other +68.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +68.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +39.7%
Contains more Glucose +15.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +68.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +39.7%
Contains more Glucose +15.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 31.69g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 4.05g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 2.96g 0.95g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 32.79g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 174kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 30.8g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0.05g 0g Chinese fried rice
Sugar 0.56g 2.75g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 12mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0.66mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 10mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 51mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 76mg 105mg Tortilla
Sodium 387mg 482mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.72mg 0.32mg Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.095mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.433mg 0.268mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 6µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.4µg Chinese fried rice
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.173mg 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.335mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.173mg 0.157mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.114mg 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.251mg 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.094mg 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 18mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.011g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.54g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 0.185g Chinese fried rice
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 0.391g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.019g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice Tortilla
Low Fats diet ok
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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