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

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Important differences between Spanish rice and Potato sticks

  • Spanish rice has less Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 57% more.
  • Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +392.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +966.4%
Contains more IronIron +97.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +201.8%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.423mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47200%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70%
Contains more CholineCholine +283.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.403mg

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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +2560.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.3%
Contains more FatsFats +550.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.1%
Contains more OtherOther +96.5%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +307.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +672.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Potato sticks Opinion
Calories 185kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 3.28g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 5.29g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0.1mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 29.96g 49.9g Potato sticks
Carbs 31.16g 53.3g Potato sticks
Magnesium 13mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 20mg 18mg Spanish rice
Potassium 116mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 1.15mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 1.3g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 1.2g 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.065mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.48mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 528mg 633mg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.6mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.39mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 7.4µg 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.096mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.403mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 13µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 50µg 40µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Potato sticks
Choline 9.1mg 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 1.005g 8.88g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 17.9g Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.044mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.098mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.24mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.131mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.071mg Spanish rice
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 Potato sticks
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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.875g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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 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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.