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

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A recap on differences between Tortilla and Chinese fried rice

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Chinese fried rice is higher in Manganese.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 39% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • Chinese fried rice contains 25 times less Vitamin B1 than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 0.37mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinese fried rice contains 0.015mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +477.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +61.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.095
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +477.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +61.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.095

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
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 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%
Contains more Other +68.5%
Contains more Fats +211.6%
Contains more Water +47.9%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 Protein +79.8%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%
Contains more Other +68.5%
Contains more Fats +211.6%
Contains more Water +47.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.1%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +39.7%
Contains more Glucose +15.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +68.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +39.7%
Contains more Glucose +15.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +68.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Chinese fried rice Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 31.69g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 4.05g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 2.96g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 49.94g 32.79g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 174kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g 30.8g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Sugar 2.75g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 2.4g 1.1g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 12mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 0.66mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 10mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 51mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 76mg Tortilla
Sodium 482mg 387mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.32mg 0.72mg Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.102mg 0.095mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 16.6µg 8.3µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.13mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.015mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.026mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.637mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.032mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg 6µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.8µg Chinese fried rice
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.052mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg 0.173mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.173mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.335mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.122mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.225mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.251mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.094mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 18mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.011g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.54g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.649g Chinese fried rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.111g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.111g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
25%
Tortilla
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.

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