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Fried rice
Calories & nutrition facts
restaurant, chinese, without meat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 174 kcal —
- Protein 4.1 g 8%
- Carbohydrate 32 g 12%
- Fat 3 g 4%
- Saturated fat 0.5 g 3%
- Fibre 1.1 g 4%
- Sugars 0.6 g —
- Sodium 387 mg 17%
- Cholesterol 18 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 22 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 3.8 mg 4%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.13 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 2.8 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.64 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 5.5 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 0.66 mg 4%
- Magnesium 10 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 51 mg 4%
- Potassium 76 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.72 mg 7%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.43 mg 19%
- Selenium 8.3 µg 15%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 174 | 4.1 g | 32 g | 3 g |
| 1 × cup | 137 g | 238 | 5.5 g | 43 g | 4.1 g |
| 2 × cup | 274 g | 477 | 11 g | 87 g | 8.1 g |
| ½ × cup | 68.5 g | 119 | 2.8 g | 22 g | 2 g |
| 3 × cup | 411 g | 715 | 17 g | 130 g | 12 g |
| 4 × cup | 548 g | 954 | 22 g | 174 g | 16 g |
Similar foods
- Egg fried ricetakeaway186 kcal / 100 g
- Fried rice without meatChinese dish, restaurant prepared174 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimp fried rice166 kcal / 100 g
- Ricefried, nfs174 kcal / 100 g
- Chinese Asian riceboiled without salt, from restaurant144 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable rice stir-fryhomemade, with rice116 kcal / 100 g
- White ricefried, with vegetables201 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable chow meinrestaurant, chinese, without meat or noodles43 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Fried rice
Why is cold, leftover rice often used for fried rice?
Chilled rice dries out and firms up, so the grains separate in the pan instead of turning soft and clumpy. Spread freshly cooked rice on a tray to cool quickly, then refrigerate it before frying.
How do you stop fried rice sticking together in the pan?
Use cold, well-separated rice, a very hot pan and a little oil. Fry in small batches, letting the rice sit briefly against the pan before tossing; overcrowding traps steam and makes it claggy.
How should you store and reheat leftover fried rice?
Cool it quickly, refrigerate within two hours and eat it within a day. Reheat only once, until steaming hot throughout; don’t leave cooked rice sitting at room temperature.
Can you freeze fried rice?
Yes. Cool it quickly, freeze it in meal-sized portions and reheat from frozen until steaming hot throughout, stirring so there are no cold spots.
What goes well with fried rice?
Serve it alongside stir-fried greens, dumplings or a saucy dish such as sweet and sour chicken, or add vegetables and prawns to make it a meal. A little spring onion and chilli make a fresh, sharp topping.
What is the difference between fried rice and egg fried rice?
Egg fried rice specifically includes egg, usually scrambled into the rice as it fries; restaurant fried rice may contain egg, meat or vegetables, or none of these. Egg fried rice has 186 kcal per 100 g, compared with 174 kcal in fried rice.
Does restaurant fried rice contain common allergens?
It may contain egg, soya from soy sauce, or wheat in soy sauce, as well as other ingredients used in the kitchen. Ask about the specific recipe and preparation if you need to avoid an allergen.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167668 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
