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Spanish rice vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spanish rice and Corn cake?

  • Spanish rice is richer in Vitamin K, and Folate, while Corn cake is higher in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for Manganese is 62% higher.

We used Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Snacks, corn cakes types in this comparison.

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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 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +776.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +316.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +365.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.8%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Sodium ~488mg

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 0% 15% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +142%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.7%
~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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +120.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1172.6%
Contains more OtherOther +15.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.7%

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
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.2%

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 Corn cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Corn cake Opinion
Calories 185kcal 387kcal Corn cake
Protein 3.28g 8.1g Corn cake
Fats 5.29g 2.4g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 29.96g 81.5g Corn cake
Carbs 31.16g 83.4g Corn cake
Magnesium 13mg 114mg Corn cake
Calcium 20mg 19mg Spanish rice
Potassium 116mg 157mg Corn cake
Iron 1.15mg 1.4mg Corn cake
Sugar 1.3g 23.47g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 1.9g Corn cake
Copper 0.065mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Zinc 0.48mg 2mg Corn cake
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 157mg Corn cake
Sodium 528mg 488mg Corn cake
Vitamin A 100IU 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A 6µg 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.6mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.39mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 7.4µg 9.9µg Corn cake
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.25mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.05mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.14mg Corn cake
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg 19µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Corn cake
Choline 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 1.005g 0.42g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 0.76g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 0.93g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.098mg 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.24mg 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.131mg 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.071mg 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.408mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.071mg 0.227mg Corn cake
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 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 Corn cake
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
22%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.585g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.