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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.
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
2
:
8
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.8%
Contains more Potassium +966.4%
Contains more Zinc +106.3%
Contains more Copper +384.6%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.423
Equal in Selenium - 8.1
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Potato sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.8%
Contains more Potassium +966.4%
Contains more Zinc +106.3%
Contains more Copper +384.6%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.423
Equal in Selenium - 8.1

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.
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
5
:
6
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1418.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +47200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +70%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.403
Spanish rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Potato sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1418.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +47200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +70%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.403

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
1
:
4
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
Contains more Water +2560.9%
Contains more Protein +104.3%
Contains more Fats +550.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.1%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Spanish rice
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
Potato sticks
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 Water +2560.9%
Contains more Protein +104.3%
Contains more Fats +550.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.1%
Contains more Other +96.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
1
:
2
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +307.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.6%
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Potato sticks
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +307.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 29.96g 49.9g Potato sticks
Protein 3.28g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 5.29g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 31.16g 53.3g Potato sticks
Calories 185kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 1.2g 3.4g Potato sticks
Calcium 20mg 18mg Spanish rice
Iron 1.15mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 13mg 64mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 57mg 172mg Potato sticks
Potassium 116mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 528mg 633mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.48mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.065mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.39mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 7.4µg 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.6mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0.1mg 47.3mg 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
Folate 50µg 40µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 13µg 22.1µg 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
Trans Fat 0.07g 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
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Potato sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Spanish rice
55%
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.