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Sweet potato chips vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sweet potato chips and Chinese fried rice

  • Chinese fried rice contains less vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, fiber, potassium, iron, and vitamin K than sweet potato chips.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato chips is 129% higher.
  • Chinese fried rice has 76 times less vitamin E than sweet potato chips. Sweet potato chips have 9.82mg of vitamin E, while Chinese fried rice has 0.13mg.
  • Sweet potato chips are lower in sodium.
  • Chinese fried rice has a higher glycemic index than sweet potato chips.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
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 +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +391.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1117.1%
Contains more IronIron +221.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +211.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.2%

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.
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 0% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
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% 7.3% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5281.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +519.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1571.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +775%
Contains more FolateFolate +516.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +565.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 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 FatsFats +992.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.3%
Contains more OtherOther +204.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1210.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 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 +1310.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1000.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato chips Chinese fried rice DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1184µg 22µg 129%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.224g 1.111g 74%
Vitamin E 9.82mg 0.13mg 65%
Fats 32.35g 2.96g 45%
Manganese 1.349mg 0.433mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.032mg 39%
Copper 0.412mg 0.095mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 31%
Fiber 8.8g 1.1g 31%
Potassium 925mg 76mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.155g 0.649g 21%
Calories 532kcal 174kcal 18%
Iron 2.12mg 0.66mg 18%
Vitamin K 24.5µg 2.8µg 18%
Sodium 35mg 387mg 15%
Magnesium 65mg 10mg 13%
Starch 30.8g 13%
Phosphorus 145mg 51mg 13%
Selenium 2.1µg 8.3µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.941g 0.54g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.026mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.088mg 0.637mg 9%
Folate 37µg 6µg 8%
Carbs 56.82g 32.79g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.015mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg 6%
Choline 36.6mg 5.5mg 6%
Calcium 59mg 12mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.72mg 2%
Protein 2.94g 4.05g 2%
Net carbs 48.02g 31.69g N/A
Sugar 8.82g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0.173mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0.173mg 0%
Leucine 0.287mg 0.335mg 0%
Lysine 0.205mg 0.173mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0.114mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.267mg 0.251mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0.094mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato chips 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
78%
Sweet potato chips
5%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Sweet potato chips
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.401g)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.