Rice cakes vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between rice cakes and Chinese fried rice
- Chinese fried rice contains less manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, copper, zinc, selenium, fiber, and vitamin B6 than rice cakes.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for rice cakes is 250% higher.
- Chinese fried rice has 15 times less magnesium than rice cakes. Rice cakes have 151mg of magnesium, while Chinese fried rice has 10mg.
- Rice cakes are lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1410% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +293.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +247.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +645.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1327.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +296.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1171% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +306.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +144.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +901.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 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 | +71% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.111g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.433mg | 250% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 0.637mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 380mg | 51mg | 47% |
| Magnesium | 151mg | 10mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.095mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 23% | |
| Carbs | 80.1g | 32.79g | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.72mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 16.4µg | 8.3µg | 15% |
| Starch | 30.8g | 13% | |
| Sodium | 116mg | 387mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.1g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 4.05g | 10% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 174kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.032mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 76mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.66mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.026mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Folate | 21µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.11g | 0.649g | 1% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 2.96g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 76.3g | 31.69g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.64g | 0.54g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 1.111g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.218mg | 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 |
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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
23%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese fried rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.