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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
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 IronIron +244.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +480%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1566.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 WaterWater +49.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +264.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5190%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 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 -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4774.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 52kcal 185kcal Spanish rice
Protein 0.9g 3.28g Spanish rice
Fats 0.1g 5.29g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 11.4g 29.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 11.5g 31.16g Spanish rice
Magnesium 3mg 13mg Spanish rice
Calcium 1mg 20mg Spanish rice
Potassium 20mg 116mg Spanish rice
Iron 3.96mg 1.15mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 0.04g 1.3g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 1.2g Spanish rice
Copper 0.034mg 0.065mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.16mg 0.48mg Spanish rice
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 17mg 57mg Spanish rice
Sodium 173mg 528mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.144mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 3µg 7.4µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 3µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Cream of Rice
Choline 9.1mg Spanish 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
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
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 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
Cream of Rice 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
4%
Cream of Rice
20%
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.