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Potato pancake vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato pancake and Chinese fried rice

  • Chinese fried rice contains less Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Iron, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2 than Potato pancake.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato pancake is 32% higher.
  • Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Potato pancakes 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
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 +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +718.4%
Contains more IronIron +153%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.72mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.3µg

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
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% 17% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +583.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1249.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +146.9%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 +50.1%
Contains more FatsFats +398.6%
Contains more OtherOther +222.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 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 +474.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +576.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +484.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1020%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +47.5%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.37g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Chinese fried rice Opinion
Calories 268kcal 174kcal Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 4.05g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 2.96g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 3.8mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 24.51g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 27.81g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 95mg 18mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 10mg Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 12mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 76mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.66mg Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 3.3g 1.1g Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.095mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.72mg Chinese fried rice
Starch 20.88g 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 128mg 51mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 387mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 113IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 32µg 22µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.13mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.9µg 8.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.015mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.026mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.637mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.032mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.8µg Chinese fried rice
Folate 41µg 6µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.011g Potato pancake
Choline 74.2mg 5.5mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.649g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 1.111g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.052mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.335mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.114mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.225mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.251mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.094mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g 0.05g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.002g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake 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
37%
Potato pancake
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.956g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.

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