Potato salad vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Potato salad and Chinese fried rice?
- Potato salad is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, yet Chinese fried rice is richer in Manganese, and Selenium.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 17% higher.
- Potato salad has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinese fried rice. Potato salad has 0.077mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinese fried rice has 0.015mg.
- Chinese fried rice contains less Cholesterol.
We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat types in this comparison.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +234.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +328.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +102.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +413.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +340.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +77.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +177% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | +282.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 174kcal |
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| Protein | 2.68g | 4.05g |
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| Fats | 8.2g | 2.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 3.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.87g | 31.69g |
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| Carbs | 11.17g | 32.79g |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 18mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.66mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.095mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.72mg |
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| Starch | 30.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 51mg |
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| Sodium | 529mg | 387mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 279IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.433mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.637mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.011g |
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| Choline | 5.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.429g | 0.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48g | 0.649g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 1.111g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.173mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.173mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.335mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.173mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.114mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.225mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.251mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.094mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.889g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.