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Corn chips vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn chips and spanish rice

  • Corn chips have more vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and zinc; however, spanish rice is richer in vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Corn chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 44% more than spanish rice.
  • Spanish rice has 7 times less calcium than corn chips. Corn chips have 138mg of calcium, while spanish rice has 20mg.
  • Spanish rice contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 +453.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.15mg
~equal in Sodium ~528mg
~equal in Selenium ~7.4µg

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 0% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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% 2% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +33%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +525%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.074mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 +88.1%
Contains more FatsFats +530.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.6%
Contains more OtherOther +44.5%
Contains more WaterWater +5371%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 +504.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +609.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 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 +86.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +40.7%
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.
Corn chips Spanish rice
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Spanish rice DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 2.317g 94%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.6mg 44%
Fats 33.36g 5.29g 43%
Phosphorus 194mg 57mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 1.511g 19%
Calories 538kcal 185kcal 18%
Saturated fat 4.331g 1.005g 15%
Magnesium 72mg 13mg 14%
Calcium 138mg 20mg 12%
Folate 8µg 50µg 11%
Fiber 4g 1.2g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.183mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 2.378mg 10%
Starch 51.36g 27.55g 10%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 153mg 9%
Carbs 56.9g 31.16g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.082mg 7%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.48mg 7%
Protein 6.17g 3.28g 6%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 13µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.415mg 5%
Copper 0.101mg 0.065mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.39mg 2%
Potassium 144mg 116mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.42g 1%
Sodium 514mg 528mg 1%
Choline 12.1mg 9.1mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 1.15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 52.9g 29.96g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 1.3g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg 0%
Selenium 7.6µg 7.4µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.074mg 0%
Trans fat 0.088g 0.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.044mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0.24mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.238g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 2.052g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Corn chips 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
21%
Corn chips
19%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.326g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.

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