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Cream of Rice vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream of Rice and Tortilla chips

  • Cream of Rice is richer in Iron, yet Tortilla chips are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cream of Rice is 31% higher.
  • Cream of Rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more IronIron +160.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +810%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +762.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1223.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +169.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.7%

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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +3214.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +688.9%
Contains more FatsFats +20580%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +489.4%
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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18171%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39785.2%

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 Tortilla chips
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 Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 52kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 0.9g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 0.1g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 11.4g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 11.5g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 3mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 1mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 20mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Iron 3.96mg 1.52mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 0.04g 0.78g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.034mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 0.16mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 17mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 173mg 328mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 0.02mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.144mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 3µg 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.07mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 0.838mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 0µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 3µg 12µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Cream of Rice
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 0.02g 2.811g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.013mg Cream of Rice
Threonine 0.044mg Cream of Rice
Isoleucine 0.015mg Cream of Rice
Leucine 0.073mg Cream of Rice
Lysine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Methionine 0.026mg Cream of Rice
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Valine 0.057mg Cream of Rice
Histidine 0.026mg Cream of Rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice Tortilla chips
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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.