Egg fried rice vs kimchi fried rice: which is healthier?

Egg fried rice is more nutrient-dense, scoring 30/100 against 17/100 for kimchi fried rice. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Egg fried rice

30/100Lower nutrient density

162 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g

Higher score

Kimchi fried rice

17/100Low nutrient density

167 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 350 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesAbout even162 vs 167 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even4.5 vs 4.3 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even0.9 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarEgg fried rice0.2 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumAbout even96 vs 103 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatEgg fried rice0.8 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.
NutrientEgg fried rice, 100 gKimchi fried rice, 100 gEgg fried rice, 300 gKimchi fried rice, 350 g
Calories162 kcal167 kcal486 kcal585 kcal
Protein4.5 g4.3 g13 g15 g
Carbohydrates25 g19 g74 g66 g
Sugars0.2 g1.2 g0.5 g4.2 g
Fiber0.9 g0.6 g2.8 g2 g
Fat4.9 g8.1 g15 g28 g
Saturated fat0.8 g2.3 g2.3 g8 g
Vitamin C2.1 mg0.9 mg6.4 mg3.3 mg
Vitamin A91 µg27 µg274 µg94 µg
Potassium96 mg103 mg287 mg361 mg
Iron0.7 mg1.1 mg2.1 mg3.7 mg
Calcium24 mg20 mg71 mg69 mg
Magnesium14 mg12 mg41 mg42 mg
Sodium212 mg206 mg635 mg723 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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