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Spanish rice vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spanish rice and Jerky different?

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Choline, and Copper than Spanish rice.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Jerky is 69% higher.
  • Spanish rice has less Sodium.

Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Manganese +251.4%
Contains more Iron +371.3%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +614%
Contains more Potassium +414.7%
Contains more Zinc +1589.6%
Contains more Copper +249.2%
Contains more Selenium +44.6%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Manganese +251.4%
Contains more Iron +371.3%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +614%
Contains more Potassium +414.7%
Contains more Zinc +1589.6%
Contains more Copper +249.2%
Contains more Selenium +44.6%
Equal in Calcium - 20

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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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +465.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.3%
Contains more Folate +168%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1137.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +465.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.3%
Contains more Folate +168%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +183.3%
Contains more Water +150.6%
Contains more Protein +912.2%
Contains more Fats +383.9%
Contains more Other +295.4%
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
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +183.3%
Contains more Water +150.6%
Contains more Protein +912.2%
Contains more Fats +383.9%
Contains more Other +295.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.2%
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.2%

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 Jerky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 29.96g 9.2g Spanish rice
Protein 3.28g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 5.29g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 31.16g 11g Spanish rice
Calories 185kcal 410kcal Jerky
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 9g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 20mg
Iron 1.15mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 13mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 57mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 116mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 528mg 2081mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.48mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.065mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.39mg 0.111mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.49mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.154mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.732mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.163mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 50µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 13µg 2.3µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.098mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.24mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.131mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Jerky
Saturated Fat 1.005g 10.85g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 1.011g Spanish rice
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1553mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.845g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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