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Spanish rice vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spanish rice and Beef sticks

  • Spanish rice is richer in Manganese, yet Beef sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Beef sticks is 99% higher.
  • Spanish rice contains 5 times more Manganese than Beef sticks. Spanish rice contains 0.39mg of Manganese, while Beef sticks contain 0.086mg.
  • Spanish rice contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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.
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
3
:
7
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Manganese +353.5%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +121.6%
Contains more Zinc +404.2%
Contains more Copper +100%
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Beef sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Manganese +353.5%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +121.6%
Contains more Zinc +404.2%
Contains more Copper +100%

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.
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
6
:
6
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Spanish rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Beef sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
2
:
3
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
Contains more Carbs +477%
Contains more Water +206.5%
Contains more Protein +555.5%
Contains more Fats +837.6%
Contains more Other +154.3%
Spanish rice
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Beef sticks
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more Carbs +477%
Contains more Water +206.5%
Contains more Protein +555.5%
Contains more Fats +837.6%
Contains more Other +154.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
1
:
2
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1254.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.8%
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Beef sticks
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1254.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 29.96g 5.4g Spanish rice
Protein 3.28g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 5.29g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 31.16g 5.4g Spanish rice
Calories 185kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.2g Spanish rice
Calcium 20mg 68mg Beef sticks
Iron 1.15mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 57mg 180mg Beef sticks
Potassium 116mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 528mg 1531mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.48mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.065mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.39mg 0.086mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 100IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 13µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.6mg Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.141mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.328mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Folate 50µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 13µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.098mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.24mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.131mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.071mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.801mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.071mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 1.005g 20.8g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 4.42g Beef sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Beef sticks
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
21%
Spanish rice
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1003mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.795g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.