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Cream of Rice vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cream of Rice and Spanish rice

  • Cream of Rice is higher in Iron, yet Spanish rice is higher in Folate, Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Cream of Rice covers your daily Iron needs 35% more than Spanish rice.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cream of Rice is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt 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.
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
2
:
8
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Iron +244.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.3%
Contains more Potassium +480%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +91.2%
Contains more Manganese +170.8%
Contains more Selenium +146.7%
Cream of Rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 149% 3% 8% 2% 23% 5% 12% 19% 17%
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Contains more Iron +244.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.3%
Contains more Potassium +480%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +91.2%
Contains more Manganese +170.8%
Contains more Selenium +146.7%

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.
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
0
:
12
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.7%
Contains more Folate +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Cream of Rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 18% 5% 20% 5% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Spanish rice
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.7%
Contains more Folate +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
1
:
4
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Water +49.5%
Contains more Protein +264.4%
Contains more Fats +5190%
Contains more Carbs +171%
Contains more Other +∞%
Cream of Rice
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Spanish rice
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 Water +49.5%
Contains more Protein +264.4%
Contains more Fats +5190%
Contains more Carbs +171%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
1
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4774.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8481.5%
Cream of Rice
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4774.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8481.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Spanish rice Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 29.96g Spanish rice
Protein 0.9g 3.28g Spanish rice
Fats 0.1g 5.29g Spanish rice
Carbs 11.5g 31.16g Spanish rice
Calories 52kcal 185kcal Spanish rice
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 0.04g 1.3g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 1.2g Spanish rice
Calcium 1mg 20mg Spanish rice
Iron 3.96mg 1.15mg Cream of Rice
Magnesium 3mg 13mg Spanish rice
Phosphorus 17mg 57mg Spanish rice
Potassium 20mg 116mg Spanish rice
Sodium 173mg 528mg Cream of Rice
Zinc 0.16mg 0.48mg Spanish rice
Copper 0.034mg 0.065mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.144mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 3µg 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.074mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.082mg Spanish rice
Folate 3µg 50µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.044mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.044mg 0.098mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.109mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.073mg 0.24mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.037mg 0.131mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.026mg 0.071mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.057mg 0.137mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.026mg 0.071mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Cream of Rice
Saturated Fat 0.02g 1.005g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 2.317g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice 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
5%
Cream of Rice
21%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.