Rice cakes vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Rice cakes and Spanish rice different?
- Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Spanish rice is richer in Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 252% higher.
- Rice cakes contain 12 times more Magnesium than Spanish rice. While Rice cakes contain 151mg of Magnesium, Spanish rice contains only 13mg.
- Rice cakes have less Sodium.
Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1061.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +484.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +420.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1484.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +138.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +157.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +892.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
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 | -36.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +36.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 185kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 3.28g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 5.29g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.3g | 29.96g |
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| Carbs | 80.1g | 31.16g |
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| Magnesium | 151mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.15mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.48mg |
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| Starch | 27.55g |
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| Phosphorus | 380mg | 57mg |
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| Sodium | 116mg | 528mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg |
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.39mg |
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| Selenium | 16.4µg | 7.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 2.378mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.415mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 50µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.07g |
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| Choline | 9.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.64g | 1.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.11g | 1.511g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 2.317g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.044mg |
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| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.098mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.24mg |
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| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.071mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 153mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.071mg |
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| Fructose | 0.42g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes 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 ($)