Spanish rice vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Spanish rice and Chinese lemon chicken
- Spanish rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spanish rice is 13% higher.
- Spanish rice contains 6 times more Folate than Chinese lemon chicken. Spanish rice contains 50µg of Folate, while Chinese lemon chicken contains 9µg.
- Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken.
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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.
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Copper
+62.5%
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Manganese
+338.2%
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Calcium
+100%
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Magnesium
+23.1%
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Phosphorus
+138.6%
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Potassium
+38.8%
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Sodium
-52.3%
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Selenium
+75.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.22
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
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Copper
+62.5%
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Manganese
+338.2%
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Calcium
+100%
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Magnesium
+23.1%
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Phosphorus
+138.6%
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Potassium
+38.8%
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Sodium
-52.3%
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Selenium
+75.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.22
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
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.
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Vitamin A
+809.1%
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Vitamin B1
+245.3%
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Folate
+455.6%
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Vitamin E
+113.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+2200%
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Vitamin B3
+58.8%
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Vitamin B5
+25.3%
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Vitamin B6
+204.9%
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Vitamin B12
+37.5%
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Vitamin K
+87.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07
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Vitamin A
+809.1%
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Vitamin B1
+245.3%
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Folate
+455.6%
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Vitamin E
+113.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+2200%
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Vitamin B3
+58.8%
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Vitamin B5
+25.3%
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Vitamin B6
+204.9%
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Vitamin B12
+37.5%
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Vitamin K
+87.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+51.2%
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Water
+11.1%
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Other
+35.2%
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Protein
+261.9%
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Fats
+156.1%
Equal in Water - 52.69
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
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1.73 g
Protein:
11.87 g
Fats:
13.55 g
Carbs:
20.61 g
Water:
52.69 g
Other:
1.28 g
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Carbs
+51.2%
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Water
+11.1%
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Other
+35.2%
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Protein
+261.9%
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Fats
+156.1%
Equal in Water - 52.69
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+162.7%
Saturated Fat:
1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.317 g
Saturated Fat:
2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.086 g
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Saturated Fat
-50.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+162.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+168.3%
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Sucrose
+1228.9%
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Glucose
+216%
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Fructose
+261.9%
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Maltose
+∞%
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
Starch:
10.27 g
Sucrose:
5.05 g
Glucose:
1.58 g
Fructose:
1.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.03 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+168.3%
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Sucrose
+1228.9%
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Glucose
+216%
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Fructose
+261.9%
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Maltose
+∞%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 29.96g | 19.61g |
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| Protein | 3.28g | 11.87g |
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| Fats | 5.29g | 13.55g |
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| Carbs | 31.16g | 20.61g |
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| Calories | 185kcal | 252kcal |
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| Starch | 27.55g | 10.27g |
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| Fructose | 0.42g | 1.52g |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 8.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 40mg |
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.22mg |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 136mg |
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| Potassium | 116mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 528mg | 252mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.51mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.39mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 7.4µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 1.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 2.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 3.776mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.25mg |
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| Folate | 50µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13µg | 24.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0.141mg |
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| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.513mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.537mg |
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| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0.978mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.958mg |
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| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0.33mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 0.478mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.57mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.365mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.07g | 0.068g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.005g | 2.033g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.511g | 2.749g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 6.086g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g | 5.301g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g | 0.663g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.006g |
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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
21%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.028g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)