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Spanish rice vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spanish rice and Cocoa Krispies

  • Spanish rice contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C than Cocoa Krispies.
  • Cocoa Krispies' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 197% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES.

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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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +192.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +535%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.8%
Contains more IronIron +1160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +410.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +941.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +182.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.6%

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 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3932%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +561.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +577%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1863.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5900%
Contains more FolateFolate +546%
~equal in Choline ~8.7mg

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
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more FatsFats +95.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1983.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15%

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
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +403.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2217%

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
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +59%
~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 Cocoa Krispies
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Cocoa Krispies Opinion
Calories 185kcal 389kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 3.28g 4.6g Cocoa Krispies
Fats 5.29g 2.7g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg 48mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 29.96g 86.5g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 31.16g 87.9g Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 0IU 194IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 13mg 38mg Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 20mg 127mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 116mg 197mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 1.15mg 14.5mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 1.3g 38.6g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 1.4g Cocoa Krispies
Copper 0.065mg 0.332mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 0.48mg 5mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 27.55g 43.8g Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 57mg 102mg Cocoa Krispies
Sodium 528mg 424mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 100IU 4032IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 6µg 1210µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 0.6mg 10.8mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 0.39mg 1.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 7.4µg 16.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 1.21mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 1.37mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 16.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.249mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 1.61mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 13µg 0.1µg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg 323µg Cocoa Krispies
Trans Fat 0.07g 0g Cocoa Krispies
Choline 9.1mg 8.7mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 1.005g 2.1g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 0.3g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 0.1g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.08mg Cocoa Krispies
Threonine 0.098mg 0.16mg Cocoa Krispies
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.16mg Cocoa Krispies
Leucine 0.24mg 0.34mg Cocoa Krispies
Lysine 0.131mg 0.13mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.071mg 0.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.23mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.24mg Cocoa Krispies
Histidine 0.071mg 0.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Cocoa Krispies
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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
120%
Cocoa Krispies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.095g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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

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

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