California roll vs kimchi fried rice: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: California roll scores 16/100 and kimchi fried rice 17/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

California roll

16/100Low nutrient density

150 kcal per 100 g. 1 roll (8 pieces): 220 g

Kimchi fried rice

17/100Low nutrient density

167 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 350 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesCalifornia roll150 vs 167 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinKimchi fried rice3.3 vs 4.3 g per 100 g
  • More fiberCalifornia roll1.1 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarKimchi fried rice2.8 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumCalifornia roll121 vs 103 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatCalifornia roll0.8 vs 2.3 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientCalifornia roll, 100 gKimchi fried rice, 100 gCalifornia roll, 220 gKimchi fried rice, 350 g
Calories150 kcal167 kcal330 kcal585 kcal
Protein3.3 g4.3 g7.3 g15 g
Carbohydrates23 g19 g52 g66 g
Sugars2.8 g1.2 g6.2 g4.2 g
Fiber1.1 g0.6 g2.5 g2 g
Fat4.7 g8.1 g10 g28 g
Saturated fat0.8 g2.3 g1.6 g8 g
Vitamin C2 mg0.9 mg4.5 mg3.3 mg
Vitamin A4.8 µg27 µg11 µg94 µg
Potassium121 mg103 mg266 mg361 mg
Iron0.5 mg1.1 mg1.2 mg3.7 mg
Calcium19 mg20 mg42 mg69 mg
Magnesium22 mg12 mg48 mg42 mg
Sodium324 mg206 mg714 mg723 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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