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Spanish rice vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spanish rice and Potato pancake different?

  • Spanish rice is higher in Vitamin K, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Choline, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Potato pancake is 32% higher.
  • Spanish rice contains 5 times more Vitamin K than Potato pancake. While Spanish rice contains 13µg of Vitamin K, Potato pancake contains only 2.7µg.
  • Spanish rice has less Sodium.

Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Potato pancakes are the varieties 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +436.2%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.3%

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +381.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +446.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +262.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +715.4%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.4%
Contains more FatsFats +179%
Contains more OtherOther +106.9%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +146.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.4%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +31.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +52%
Contains more FructoseFructose +33.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.39g

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 Potato pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 185kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Protein 3.28g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 5.29g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 29.96g 24.51g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 27.81g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 13mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 20mg 32mg Potato pancake
Potassium 116mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.15mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 1.3g 1.79g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 3.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.065mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.48mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Starch 27.55g 20.88g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 128mg Potato pancake
Sodium 528mg 764mg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 100IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.23mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.39mg 0.26mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.158mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.672mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 13µg 2.7µg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg 41µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Potato pancake
Choline 9.1mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 1.005g 2.496g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.098mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.24mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.131mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.071mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.3mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.071mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.42g 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g 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 Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake 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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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