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

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The main differences between fettuccine and Chinese fried rice

  • Fettuccine has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B1; however, Chinese fried rice has more zinc and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chinese fried rice has 6 times less vitamin B1 than fettuccine. Fettuccine has 0.09mg of vitamin B1, while Chinese fried rice has 0.015mg.
  • Fettuccine is lower in sodium.
  • Chinese fried rice has a higher glycemic index than fettuccine.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +620%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104%
~equal in Iron ~0.66mg

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 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.1%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more OtherOther +71.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.2%
~equal in Fats ~2.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
23% 28% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Chinese fried rice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Chinese fried rice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.433mg 19%
Selenium 8.3µg 15%
Starch 30.8g 13%
Copper 0.095mg 11%
Sodium 166mg 387mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.637mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.015mg 6%
Carbs 14g 32.79g 6%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.72mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.111g 5%
Protein 6.2g 4.05g 4%
Phosphorus 25mg 51mg 4%
Calories 99kcal 174kcal 4%
Fiber 2g 1.1g 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.026mg 3%
Potassium 168mg 76mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.54g 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 2%
Calcium 28mg 12mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 10mg 1%
Cholesterol 14mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.032mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.66mg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.649g 1%
Fats 2.7g 2.96g 0%
Net carbs 12g 31.69g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 0.56g N/A
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.173mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0%
Leucine 0.335mg 0%
Lysine 0.173mg 0%
Methionine 0.114mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.251mg 0%
Histidine 0.094mg 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
Fettuccine Chinese fried 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
7%
Fettuccine
5%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.