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Spanish rice vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spanish rice and Pork skins different?

  • Spanish rice is richer in Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin K, while Pork skins are higher in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork skins covers your daily need of Selenium 61% more than Spanish rice.
  • Spanish rice is lower in Sodium.

Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Snacks, pork skins, plain types were 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.
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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +30.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +465.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +454.1%
~equal in Potassium ~127mg

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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +1707.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.43mg

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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3152.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1768.9%
Contains more FatsFats +491.7%
Contains more OtherOther +223.7%

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +878.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Pork skins Opinion
Calories 185kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 3.28g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 5.29g 31.3g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Pork skins
Net carbs 29.96g 0g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 0g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Spanish rice
Calcium 20mg 30mg Pork skins
Potassium 116mg 127mg Pork skins
Iron 1.15mg 0.88mg Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 1.2g 0g Spanish rice
Copper 0.065mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Zinc 0.48mg 0.56mg Pork skins
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 85mg Pork skins
Sodium 528mg 1818mg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 100IU 40IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.53mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.39mg 0.069mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.099mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.549mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.023mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg 0µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Pork skins
Choline 9.1mg 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 1.005g 11.37g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 3.64g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 0.098mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.109mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.24mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.131mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.071mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 153mg 1.94mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.071mg 0.725mg Pork skins
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Pork skins
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
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.365g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.