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Spanish rice vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spanish rice and kellogg's Special K

  • Kellogg's Special K is richer than spanish rice in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for kellogg's Special K is 805% higher.
  • Spanish rice has a lower glycemic index than kellogg's Special K.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K.

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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 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15%
Contains more IronIron +2334.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +641.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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% 2% 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 227% 167% 306% 50% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +67900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +823.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +850.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7753.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24150%
Contains more FolateFolate +2480%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.9%

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
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Contains more FatsFats +195.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1851.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +442.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.6%
Contains more OtherOther +132.4%

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
36% 27% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +403.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +479.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.2%

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 Kellogg's Special K
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Kellogg's Special K DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 19.4µg 805%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 6.44mg 489%
Iron 1.15mg 28mg 336%
Folate 50µg 1290µg 310%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 1.91mg 141%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 1.69mg 126%
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 22.6mg 126%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 15.3mg 98%
Selenium 7.4µg 54.9µg 86%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 68mg 75%
Vitamin A 6µg 500µg 55%
Protein 3.28g 17.79g 29%
Vitamin D 0IU 134IU 17%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg 17%
Manganese 0.39mg 17%
Carbs 31.16g 73.4g 14%
Copper 0.065mg 0.179mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 0.4g 13%
Vitamin K 13µg 0.1µg 11%
Starch 27.55g 11%
Calories 185kcal 377kcal 10%
Phenylalanine 153mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 8%
Sodium 528mg 667mg 6%
Fats 5.29g 1.79g 5%
Saturated fat 1.005g 0.4g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.511g 0.3g 3%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.69mg 2%
Potassium 116mg 53mg 2%
Phosphorus 57mg 48mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1.4g 1%
Fructose 0.42g 1%
Net carbs 29.96g 72g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 12mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 12.69g N/A
Trans fat 0.07g 0g N/A
Choline 9.1mg 11mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Kellogg's Special K
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
19%
Spanish rice
532%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.605g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K 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 ($)
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.

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.