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

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How are Spanish rice and Chinese fried rice different?

  • Spanish rice has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Chinese fried rice.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Spanish rice is 14% higher.
  • Spanish rice contains 8 times more Folate than Chinese fried rice. While Spanish rice contains 50µg of Folate, Chinese fried rice contains only 6µg.
  • Chinese fried rice has less Sodium.

Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
5
:
5
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +11%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Chinese fried rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +11%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%

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.
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
9
:
2
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Vitamin E +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +179%
Contains more Vitamin C +3700%
Spanish rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +179%
Contains more Vitamin C +3700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
2
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3
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Fats +78.7%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Equal in Carbs - 32.79
Equal in Water - 59.09
Spanish rice
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Chinese fried rice
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 Fats +78.7%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Equal in Carbs - 32.79
Equal in Water - 59.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
2
:
1
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Chinese fried rice
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
3
:
1
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
Contains more Glucose +284.6%
Contains more Fructose +740%
Contains more Starch +11.8%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.37
Spanish rice
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Chinese fried rice
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 Glucose +284.6%
Contains more Fructose +740%
Contains more Starch +11.8%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.37

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Chinese fried rice Opinion
Net carbs 29.96g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Protein 3.28g 4.05g Chinese fried rice
Fats 5.29g 2.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Calories 185kcal 174kcal Spanish rice
Starch 27.55g 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.42g 0.05g Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Spanish rice
Calcium 20mg 12mg Spanish rice
Iron 1.15mg 0.66mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 51mg Spanish rice
Potassium 116mg 76mg Spanish rice
Sodium 528mg 387mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.48mg 0.72mg Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.065mg 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.39mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 7.4µg 8.3µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 100IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.13mg Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.015mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.026mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 0.637mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.032mg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 13µg 2.8µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.052mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.098mg 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.24mg 0.335mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.131mg 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.071mg 0.114mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.225mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.251mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.071mg 0.094mg Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g 0.011g Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 1.005g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 0.649g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 1.111g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g 0.981g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.111g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Chinese fried rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Spanish rice
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.465g)
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.

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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.