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Spanish rice vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spanish rice and Chinese cuisine

  • Spanish rice has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily Vitamin K needs 32% more than Spanish rice.
  • Chinese cuisine has 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Spanish rice. Spanish rice has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.5%
~equal in Calcium ~22mg
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg
~equal in Selenium ~6.7µg

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% 6% 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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1162%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +294.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +279.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.443mg
~equal in Folate ~45µg

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.4%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.9%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
~equal in Fats ~5.3g

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.978g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.13g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1413.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +207.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38%
Contains more FructoseFructose +31%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Chinese cuisine Opinion
Calories 185kcal 105kcal Spanish rice
Protein 3.28g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.29g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0.1mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 29.96g 5.79g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 7.29g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Calcium 20mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 116mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.15mg 1.11mg Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 2.41g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.065mg 0.049mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.48mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 27.55g 1.82g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 528mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 100IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 6µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.39mg 0.147mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 6.7µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.033mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.055mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.32mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 13µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 50µg 45µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g 0.058g Chinese cuisine
Choline 9.1mg 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 1.005g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 1.217g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 2.13g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.098mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.24mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.131mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.071mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.317mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.071mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.42g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.001g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g 1.803g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Chinese cuisine
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
20%
Spanish rice
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.