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Spanish rice vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Spanish rice and Cream of Rice

  • Spanish rice is higher in Folate, Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Cream of Rice is higher in Iron.
  • Cream of Rice covers your daily Iron needs 35% more than Spanish rice.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cream of Rice is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt.

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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 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +480%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146.7%
Contains more IronIron +244.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.2%

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +264.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5190%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +49.5%

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
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4774.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8481.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%

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 Cream of Rice
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Cream of Rice Opinion
Calories 185kcal 52kcal Spanish rice
Protein 3.28g 0.9g Spanish rice
Fats 5.29g 0.1g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 29.96g 11.4g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 11.5g Spanish rice
Magnesium 13mg 3mg Spanish rice
Calcium 20mg 1mg Spanish rice
Potassium 116mg 20mg Spanish rice
Iron 1.15mg 3.96mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 1.3g 0.04g Cream of Rice
Fiber 1.2g 0.1g Spanish rice
Copper 0.065mg 0.034mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.48mg 0.16mg Spanish rice
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 17mg Spanish rice
Sodium 528mg 173mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.02mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.39mg 0.144mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 3µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.071mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.018mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.039mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.076mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.027mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg 3µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Cream of Rice
Choline 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 1.005g 0.02g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 0.031g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 0.027g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.013mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.098mg 0.044mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.015mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.24mg 0.073mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.131mg 0.037mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.071mg 0.026mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.037mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.057mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.071mg 0.026mg Spanish rice
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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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Cream of Rice
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
4%
Cream of Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
23%
Cream of Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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
  2. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.