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Cocoa Krispies vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocoa Krispies and Spanish rice

  • Spanish rice contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C than Cocoa Krispies.
  • Cocoa Krispies' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 197% higher.
  • Spanish rice contains 480 times less Vitamin C than Cocoa Krispies. Cocoa Krispies contain 48mg of Vitamin C, while Spanish rice contains 0.1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES 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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
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 +192.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +535%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.8%
Contains more IronIron +1160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +410.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +941.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +182.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.6%

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 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
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 +47900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3932%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +561.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +577%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1863.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5900%
Contains more FolateFolate +546%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12900%
~equal in Choline ~9.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 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 +40.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
Contains more FatsFats +95.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1983.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +403.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2217%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 StarchStarch +59%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Cocoa Krispies Spanish rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa Krispies Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 389kcal 185kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.6g 3.28g Cocoa Krispies
Fats 2.7g 5.29g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 48mg 0.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 86.5g 29.96g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 87.9g 31.16g Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU 0IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 13mg Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 127mg 20mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 197mg 116mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 14.5mg 1.15mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 38.6g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.4g 1.2g Cocoa Krispies
Copper 0.332mg 0.065mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 5mg 0.48mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 43.8g 27.55g Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 102mg 57mg Cocoa Krispies
Sodium 424mg 528mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 4032IU 100IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 1210µg 6µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 10.8mg 0.6mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 1.1mg 0.39mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 16.1µg 7.4µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.183mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.074mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 2.378mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.082mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0.08µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 323µg 50µg Cocoa Krispies
Trans Fat 0g 0.07g Cocoa Krispies
Choline 8.7mg 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 2.1g 1.005g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 2.317g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.044mg Cocoa Krispies
Threonine 0.16mg 0.098mg Cocoa Krispies
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0.109mg Cocoa Krispies
Leucine 0.34mg 0.24mg Cocoa Krispies
Lysine 0.13mg 0.131mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.09mg 0.071mg Cocoa Krispies
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.24mg 0.137mg Cocoa Krispies
Histidine 0.09mg 0.071mg Cocoa Krispies
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies 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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.095g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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

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