Spanish rice vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spanish rice and gratin
- Spanish rice has more manganese, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, gratin is richer in vitamin C, copper, calcium, and potassium.
- Gratin covers your daily saturated fat needs 19% more than spanish rice.
- Gratin has 5 times less folate than spanish rice. Spanish rice has 50µg of folate, while gratin has 11µg.
- Spanish rice contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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 IronIron | +79.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +142.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +174.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +495% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +241.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +354.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +9800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.2% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.2% |
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
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +739.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.2% |
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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| Saturated fat | 1.005g | 4.733g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 0.276g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Starch | 27.55g | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Folate | 50µg | 11µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.064mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.39mg | 0.161mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 119mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 2.7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 0.993mg | 9% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 0.254mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 396mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 113mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 31.16g | 11.27g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.64mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 64µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 433mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 5.29g | 7.59g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.28g | 5.06g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 132kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.511g | 2.149g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 0.387mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 29.96g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.151mg | 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 |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.728g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.