Scrambled egg vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between scrambled egg and spanish rice
- Scrambled egg is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, choline, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and iron, yet spanish rice is higher in manganese.
- Scrambled egg covers your daily cholesterol needs 142% more than spanish rice.
- Scrambled egg contains 29 times more vitamin A than spanish rice. While scrambled egg contains 176µg of vitamin A, spanish rice contains only 6µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in spanish rice is lower.
- The glycemic index of scrambled egg is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, egg, scrambled 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +245.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +324.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +204.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +807% |
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 CVitamin C | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +602.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1162.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1884.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1032.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.84 g
Fats:
16.18 g
Carbs:
2.08 g
Water:
66.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +322% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +205.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1398.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.969 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +289.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 426mg | 0mg | 142% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.01µg | 0.08µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.074mg | 34% |
| Choline | 180.6mg | 9.1mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 22.5µg | 7.4µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 57mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 6.153g | 1.005g | 23% |
| Protein | 13.84g | 3.28g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 176µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.59mg | 1.15mg | 18% |
| Fats | 16.18g | 5.29g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.043mg | 0.39mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 528mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 2.378mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.94mg | 0.415mg | 11% |
| Starch | 27.55g | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 0.48mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.889g | 1.511g | 11% |
| Carbs | 2.08g | 31.16g | 10% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 153mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.183mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.082mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Folate | 29µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.969g | 2.317g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 1% | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 185kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 116mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.08g | 29.96g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.64g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.836mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.185mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.913mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.427mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.96mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.325mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g | N/A |
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
48%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.148g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)