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, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat than Chinese fried rice.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for 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.
- Spanish rice has a lower glycemic index (51) than Chinese fried rice (80).
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +364.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +733.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
Protein:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~32.79g
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Water
~59.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 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 | +132.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 | +284.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +740% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +11.8% |
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Sucrose
~0.37g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 0.637mg | 11% |
| Folate | 50µg | 6µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 2.8µg | 9% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 0.225mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 1.111g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.66mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 387mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Fats | 5.29g | 2.96g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 8.3µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.39mg | 0.433mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.511g | 0.649g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.005g | 0.54g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.28g | 4.05g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.72mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 174kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 51mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 31.16g | 32.79g | 1% |
| Starch | 27.55g | 30.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.96g | 31.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g | 0.111g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g | 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
19%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.