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Chinese cuisine vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese cuisine and Spanish rice

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Spanish rice is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily Vitamin K needs 32% more than Spanish rice.
  • Spanish rice has 116 times less Vitamin C than Chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine has 11.6mg of Vitamin C, while Spanish rice has 0.1mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.4%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~1.15mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1162%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +294.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.415mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.9%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.4%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
~equal in Fats ~5.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.005g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.317g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +207.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38%
Contains more FructoseFructose +31%
Contains more StarchStarch +1413.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 105kcal 185kcal Spanish rice
Protein 7.08g 3.28g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 5.29g Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0.1mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 29.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 7.29g 31.16g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 20mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 116mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 1.15mg Spanish rice
Sugar 2.41g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.065mg Spanish rice
Zinc 1.5mg 0.48mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 76mg 57mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 528mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 100IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 6µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 6.7µg 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.074mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.415mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.082mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.08µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 13µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.07g Chinese cuisine
Choline 34.5mg 9.1mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 1.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 2.317g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.044mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.098mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.109mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.24mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.131mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.071mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.327mg 0.137mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.071mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g 0.42g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.238g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Spanish rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Chinese cuisine
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.