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Spanish rice vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spanish rice and Onion rings

  • Spanish rice has more Vitamin B3, however, Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Onion rings covers your daily need of Vitamin K 18% more than Spanish rice.
  • Spanish rice has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Onion rings. While Spanish rice has 2.378mg of Vitamin B3, Onion rings has only 1.349mg.
  • Onion rings has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.9%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Iron ~1.25mg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +162.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.185mg

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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.2%
Contains more FatsFats +170.3%
~equal in Carbs ~33.79g

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +229.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +363.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +162%
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~25.58g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Onion rings Opinion
Calories 185kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 3.28g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 5.29g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 29.96g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 31.16g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 13mg 17mg Onion rings
Calcium 20mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 116mg 123mg Onion rings
Iron 1.15mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 1.3g 5.1g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.065mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.48mg 0.42mg Spanish rice
Starch 27.55g 25.58g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 528mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.46mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.39mg 0.348mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 5.6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.349mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.294mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 13µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 50µg 33µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g 0.053g Onion rings
Choline 9.1mg 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 1.005g 2.137g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.098mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.24mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.131mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.071mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.243mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.071mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 0.42g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.132g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings 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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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
  2. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.