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Spanish rice vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spanish rice and beef sticks

  • Spanish rice is richer in manganese, yet beef sticks are richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for beef sticks is 99% higher.
  • Spanish rice contains 5 times more manganese than beef sticks. Spanish rice contains 0.39mg of manganese, while beef sticks contain 0.086mg.
  • Spanish rice contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +353.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.6%
Contains more IronIron +195.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +404.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.8%

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.
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% 2% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
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 23% 4.3% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +489.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +477%
Contains more WaterWater +206.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +555.5%
Contains more FatsFats +837.6%
Contains more OtherOther +154.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1254.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Beef sticks DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.005g 20.8g 90%
Fats 5.29g 49.6g 68%
Monounsaturated fat 1.511g 20.47g 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg 44%
Sodium 528mg 1531mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1µg 38%
Protein 3.28g 21.5g 36%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.436mg 28%
Iron 1.15mg 3.4mg 28%
Calories 185kcal 550kcal 18%
Zinc 0.48mg 2.42mg 18%
Phosphorus 57mg 180mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 4.42g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 4.54mg 14%
Manganese 0.39mg 0.086mg 13%
Folate 50µg 0µg 13%
Selenium 7.4µg 13%
Starch 27.55g 11%
Vitamin K 13µg 11%
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.801mg 9%
Carbs 31.16g 5.4g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.205mg 9%
Copper 0.065mg 0.13mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 6.8mg 7%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Calcium 20mg 68mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.141mg 4%
Potassium 116mg 257mg 4%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.328mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 13µg 1%
Fructose 0.42g 1%
Net carbs 29.96g 5.4g N/A
Sugar 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.832mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.818mg 0%
Leucine 0.24mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 1.518mg 0%
Methionine 0.071mg 0.454mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.53mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Beef sticks
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
19%
Spanish rice
34%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1003mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.795g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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