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

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Significant differences between oats and Chinese fried rice

  • The amount of manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and folate in oats is higher than in Chinese fried rice.
  • Oats cover your daily manganese needs 195% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • Chinese fried rice has 51 times less vitamin B1 than oats. Oats have 0.763mg of vitamin B1, while Chinese fried rice has 0.015mg.
  • Oats contain less sodium.
  • Chinese fried rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Chinese fried rice is 80, while the glycemic index of oats is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oats
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1670%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +464.5%
Contains more IronIron +615.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +558.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +451.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +925.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1035.3%

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.
Oats
6
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% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +4986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +434.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +271.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
4
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +317%
Contains more FatsFats +133.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.1%
Contains more OtherOther +55%
Contains more WaterWater +618.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 +235.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Chinese fried rice DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.433mg 195%
Phosphorus 523mg 51mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.015mg 62%
Copper 0.626mg 0.095mg 59%
Iron 4.72mg 0.66mg 51%
Magnesium 177mg 10mg 40%
Fiber 10.6g 1.1g 38%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.72mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 27%
Protein 16.89g 4.05g 26%
Sodium 2mg 387mg 17%
Selenium 8.3µg 15%
Starch 30.8g 13%
Folate 56µg 6µg 13%
Calories 389kcal 174kcal 11%
Carbs 66.27g 32.79g 11%
Potassium 429mg 76mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 1.111g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.026mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.032mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg 6%
Fats 6.9g 2.96g 6%
Calcium 54mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.649g 4%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.54g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.637mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 31.69g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.173mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.173mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0.335mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.173mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.114mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.251mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
5%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.677g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.