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

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How are Corn nuts and Spanish rice different?

  • Corn nuts are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Iron, while Spanish rice is higher in Folate.
  • Corn nuts covers your daily need of Phosphorus 32% more than Spanish rice.
  • Corn nuts contain 8 times more Magnesium than Spanish rice. Corn nuts contain 109mg of Magnesium, while Spanish rice contains 13mg.
  • Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice types were 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 more Iron +47.8%
Contains more Magnesium +738.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.5%
Contains more Potassium +146.6%
Contains more Zinc +291.7%
Contains more Copper +109.2%
Contains more Manganese +24.9%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Contains more Iron +47.8%
Contains more Magnesium +738.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.5%
Contains more Potassium +146.6%
Contains more Zinc +291.7%
Contains more Copper +109.2%
Contains more Manganese +24.9%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -12%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +238%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +238%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +174.4%
Contains more Fats +170.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.1%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Contains more Water +3558.8%
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 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 Protein +174.4%
Contains more Fats +170.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.1%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Contains more Water +3558.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Spanish rice Opinion
Net carbs 63.3g 29.96g Corn nuts
Protein 9g 3.28g Corn nuts
Fats 14.3g 5.29g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 31.16g Corn nuts
Calories 436kcal 185kcal Corn nuts
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 1.2g Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 20mg Spanish rice
Iron 1.7mg 1.15mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 109mg 13mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 283mg 57mg Corn nuts
Potassium 286mg 116mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 528mg Spanish rice
Zinc 1.88mg 0.48mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.136mg 0.065mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.487mg 0.39mg Corn nuts
Selenium 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 338IU 100IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 6µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.6mg Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.183mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.074mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.082mg Corn nuts
Folate 0µg 50µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 13µg 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
Trans Fat 0.07g Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 2.58g 1.005g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 1.511g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 2.317g Corn nuts
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
Corn nuts Spanish rice
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
20%
Corn nuts
21%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.575g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 ($)
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. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.