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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 covers your daily need of Phosphorus 32% more than Spanish rice.
  • Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat.

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.
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
3
:
7
Corn nuts
Corn nuts
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Iron +47.8%
Contains more Magnesium +738.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.5%
Contains more Potassium +146.6%
Contains more Zinc +291.7%
Contains more Copper +109.2%
Contains more Manganese +24.9%
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Corn nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Iron +47.8%
Contains more Magnesium +738.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.5%
Contains more Potassium +146.6%
Contains more Zinc +291.7%
Contains more Copper +109.2%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
7
:
5
Corn nuts
Corn nuts
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +238%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.374
Spanish rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Corn nuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +238%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.374

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
1
:
4
Corn nuts
Corn nuts
Contains more Water +3558.8%
Contains more Protein +174.4%
Contains more Fats +170.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.1%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Spanish rice
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
Corn nuts
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 Water +3558.8%
Contains more Protein +174.4%
Contains more Fats +170.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.1%
Contains more Other +96.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
1
:
2
Corn nuts
Corn nuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39%
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Corn nuts
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 29.96g 63.3g Corn nuts
Protein 3.28g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 5.29g 14.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 31.16g 71.7g Corn nuts
Calories 185kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g Corn nuts
Fiber 1.2g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 20mg 17mg Spanish rice
Iron 1.15mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 13mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 57mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 116mg 286mg Corn nuts
Sodium 528mg 600mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.48mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.065mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.39mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 100IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.6mg Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.507mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.374mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Folate 50µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 13µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.098mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.24mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.131mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 1.005g 2.58g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 3.22g Corn nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Corn nuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Spanish rice
20%
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.