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

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How are spanish rice and corn nuts different?

  • Spanish rice is richer in folate, while corn nuts are higher in phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, copper, and iron.
  • Corn nuts cover your daily need for phosphorus, 32% more than spanish rice.
  • Spanish rice is lower in saturated fat.
  • Spanish rice has a higher glycemic index (51) than corn nuts (40).

Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor types were used in this article.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +738.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.6%
Contains more IronIron +47.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +396.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.9%

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% 2% 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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.374mg

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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +3558.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.4%
Contains more FatsFats +170.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.1%
Contains more OtherOther +96.5%

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% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +387.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39%

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 nuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 nuts DV% diff.
Phosphorus 57mg 283mg 32%
Fiber 1.2g 8.4g 29%
Magnesium 13mg 109mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.511g 7.36g 15%
Fats 5.29g 14.3g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.35mg 14%
Carbs 31.16g 71.7g 14%
Calories 185kcal 436kcal 13%
Selenium 7.4µg 13%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.88mg 13%
Folate 50µg 0µg 13%
Starch 27.55g 11%
Protein 3.28g 9g 11%
Vitamin K 13µg 11%
Phenylalanine 153mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.187mg 8%
Copper 0.065mg 0.136mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.005g 2.58g 7%
Iron 1.15mg 1.7mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 3.22g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.142mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.507mg 5%
Potassium 116mg 286mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Manganese 0.39mg 0.487mg 4%
Sodium 528mg 600mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Fructose 0.42g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.374mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 17µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 29.96g 63.3g N/A
Calcium 20mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.24mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Corn nuts
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
19%
Spanish rice
17%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.575g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.