Spanish rice vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spanish rice and fettuccine different?
- Spanish rice has more folate, vitamin B1, and iron than fettuccine.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for spanish rice is 16% higher.
- Spanish rice contains 8 times more folate than fettuccine. While spanish rice contains 50µg of folate, fettuccine contains only 6µg.
- Fettuccine has less sodium.
Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +733.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +95.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.5% |
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Other
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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
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +479.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.4% |
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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| Manganese | 0.39mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 528mg | 166mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 0.4g | 13% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 13% | |
| Folate | 50µg | 6µg | 11% |
| Starch | 27.55g | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 11% | |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 31.16g | 14g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.28g | 6.2g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 25mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 99kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Fats | 5.29g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.511g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 116mg | 168mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 29.96g | 12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 1.005g | 0.9g | 0% |
| 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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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spanish rice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.3 g)