Spanish rice vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spanish rice and pretzels different?
- Spanish rice is higher in polyunsaturated fat; however, pretzels are richer in manganese, copper, folate, phosphorus, iron, fiber, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pretzels is 61% higher.
- Spanish rice contains 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than pretzels. While spanish rice contains 2.317g of polyunsaturated fat, pretzels contain only 1.22g.
- Spanish rice has less sodium.
- Spanish rice has a lower glycemic index (51) than pretzels (83).
Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +169.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +306.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +358.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1673.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.4% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~1.36g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.39mg | 1.789mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 1715mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.264mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 31.16g | 79.2g | 16% |
| Protein | 3.28g | 9.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 11% | |
| Starch | 27.55g | 11% | |
| Calories | 185kcal | 381kcal | 10% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 0.453mg | 9% |
| Folate | 50µg | 83µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 113mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.67mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 1.22g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.8g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 1.92mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 0.288mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 5.8µg | 3% |
| Fats | 5.29g | 3.5g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.005g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.96g | 76.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.511g | 1.36g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0.636mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.201mg | 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 |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels 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 ($)