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Indian masala vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between indian masala and Chinese fried rice

  • Chinese fried rice contains less fiber than indian masala.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for Chinese fried rice is 13% higher.
  • Chinese fried rice has 4 times less sugar than indian masala. Indian masala has 2.3g of sugar, while Chinese fried rice has 0.56g.

Food types used in this article are SMART SOUP, Indian Bean Masala 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 0% 6.6% 0% 38% 0% 0% 0% 12% 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 +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +51.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 1.02 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 WaterWater +42.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more FatsFats +236.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.3%
~equal in Other ~1.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Indian masala Chinese fried rice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.433mg 19%
Selenium 8.3µg 15%
Sodium 92mg 387mg 13%
Starch 30.8g 13%
Copper 0.095mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 7%
Carbs 10.5g 32.79g 7%
Phosphorus 51mg 7%
Zinc 0.72mg 7%
Calories 57kcal 174kcal 6%
Fiber 2.6g 1.1g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 4%
Iron 1mg 0.66mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Fats 0.88g 2.96g 3%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 2%
Protein 3.3g 4.05g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.18g 0.54g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.649g 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 2%
Potassium 76mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 12mg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 7.9g 31.69g N/A
Sugar 2.3g 0.56g N/A
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
Indian masala 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
0%
Indian masala
5%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Indian masala
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Indian masala
Indian masala contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Indian masala - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171181/nutrients
  2. 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.