Spanish rice vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spanish rice and corn chips
- Spanish rice has more vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3; however, corn chips are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and zinc.
- Corn chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 44% more than spanish rice.
- Corn chips have 6 times less folate than spanish rice. Spanish rice has 50µg of folate, while corn chips have 8µg.
- Spanish rice contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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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.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +453.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +590% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +240.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +289.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +106.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5371% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +530.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +504.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +609.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +40.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +86.4% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 16.438g | 94% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 7.23mg | 44% |
| Fats | 5.29g | 33.36g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 194mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.511g | 9.134g | 19% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 538kcal | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 1.005g | 4.331g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 72mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Folate | 50µg | 8µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 4g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.047mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 0.842mg | 10% |
| Starch | 27.55g | 51.36g | 10% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 0.322mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 31.16g | 56.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.167mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.29mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.28g | 6.17g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 6.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.39mg | 0.333mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 144mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 0g | 1% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 514mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.96g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 7.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g | 0.264g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g | 16.036g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.326g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips 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 ($)