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Spanish rice vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spanish rice and Granola?

  • Granola has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Iron than Spanish rice.
  • Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 497% higher.

We used Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +221.7%
Contains more Magnesium +423.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Zinc +1504.2%
Contains more Copper +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +221.7%
Contains more Magnesium +423.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Zinc +1504.2%
Contains more Copper +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.8%

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.
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Granola
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +1431%
Contains more Vitamin E +305%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1075.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4875.6%
Contains more Folate +1532%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14900%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +1431%
Contains more Vitamin E +305%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1075.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4875.6%
Contains more Folate +1532%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1572.6%
Contains more Other +44.2%
Contains more Protein +165.2%
Contains more Carbs +159.6%
Equal in Fats - 5.7
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% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Water +1572.6%
Contains more Other +44.2%
Contains more Protein +165.2%
Contains more Carbs +159.6%
Equal in Fats - 5.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.5%
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.5%

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 Granola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Granola Opinion
Net carbs 29.96g 73.9g Granola
Protein 3.28g 8.7g Granola
Fats 5.29g 5.7g Granola
Carbs 31.16g 80.9g Granola
Calories 185kcal 389kcal Granola
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 28.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 7g Granola
Calcium 20mg 33mg Granola
Iron 1.15mg 3.7mg Granola
Magnesium 13mg 68mg Granola
Phosphorus 57mg 228mg Granola
Potassium 116mg 215mg Granola
Sodium 528mg 257mg Granola
Zinc 0.48mg 7.7mg Granola
Copper 0.065mg 0.6mg Granola
Manganese 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 100IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 0.6mg 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Granola
Vitamin D 0µg 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 0.1mg 6mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 4.08mg Granola
Folate 50µg 816µg Granola
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 13µg 1.3µg 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 0g Granola
Saturated Fat 1.005g 1.39g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 2.5g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 1.6g Spanish rice
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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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Granola
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
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.