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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 cover your daily need for selenium, 61% more than spanish rice.
  • Spanish rice is lower in sodium.
  • Spanish rice has a higher glycemic index (51) than pork skins (0).

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% 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 1.7% 4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
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 AVitamin A +100%
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 DV% diff.
Protein 3.28g 61.3g 116%
Selenium 7.4µg 41µg 61%
Sodium 528mg 1818mg 56%
Saturated fat 1.005g 11.37g 47%
Fats 5.29g 31.3g 40%
Monounsaturated fat 1.511g 14.78g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Choline 9.1mg 164.5mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.64µg 23%
Calories 185kcal 544kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.283mg 16%
Manganese 0.39mg 0.069mg 14%
Folate 50µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg 11%
Starch 27.55g 11%
Carbs 31.16g 0g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 3.64g 9%
Phenylalanine 153mg 1.94mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.099mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.023mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.549mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Phosphorus 57mg 85mg 4%
Copper 0.065mg 0.094mg 3%
Iron 1.15mg 0.88mg 3%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.56mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 12µg 1%
Fructose 0.42g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 29.96g 0g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 11mg 0%
Potassium 116mg 127mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.53mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.43mg 0%
Trans fat 0.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 1.823mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 1.382mg 0%
Leucine 0.24mg 3.322mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 2.783mg 0%
Methionine 0.071mg 0.48mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 2.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.725mg 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 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
19%
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.