Spanish rice vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spanish rice and brown rice
- Spanish rice is richer in vitamin K, folate, iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet brown rice is richer in manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for brown rice is 25% higher.
- Spanish rice contains 132 times more sodium than brown rice. Spanish rice contains 528mg of sodium, while brown rice contains 4mg.
- Spanish rice has a lower glycemic index than brown rice.
Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.
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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 more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149.7% |
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 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
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:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +445.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +293.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +309.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +533.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +58.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Starch
~24.79g
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.39mg | 0.974mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 4mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 0.366g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 0.2µg | 11% |
| Folate | 50µg | 9µg | 10% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 103mg | 7% |
| Fats | 5.29g | 0.97g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.56mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.106mg | 5% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 123kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 5.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.005g | 0.26g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.511g | 0.369g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 31.16g | 25.58g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.28g | 2.74g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Starch | 27.55g | 24.79g | 1% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 2.561mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.96g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 9.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g | 0.355g | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Spanish rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.745g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.