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Spanish rice vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between spanish rice and scrambled egg

  • Spanish rice is higher in manganese, yet scrambled egg is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, choline, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily cholesterol needs 142% more than spanish rice.
  • Spanish rice contains 9 times more manganese than scrambled egg. While spanish rice contains 0.39mg of manganese, scrambled egg contains only 0.043mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in spanish rice is lower.
  • The glycemic index of scrambled egg is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

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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 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +807%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +125.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +324.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg

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% 2% 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 11% 59% 19% 17% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1032.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1162.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1884.6%

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
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1398.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +322%
Contains more FatsFats +205.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%

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
44% 42% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +289.7%

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 Scrambled egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Scrambled egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 426mg 142%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.01µg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.52mg 34%
Choline 9.1mg 180.6mg 31%
Selenium 7.4µg 22.5µg 27%
Phosphorus 57mg 242mg 26%
Saturated fat 1.005g 6.153g 23%
Protein 3.28g 13.84g 21%
Vitamin A 6µg 176µg 19%
Iron 1.15mg 2.59mg 18%
Fats 5.29g 16.18g 17%
Manganese 0.39mg 0.043mg 15%
Sodium 528mg 187mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 0.21mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.94mg 11%
Starch 27.55g 11%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.66mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.511g 5.889g 11%
Carbs 31.16g 2.08g 10%
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.75mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.08mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.19mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 46IU 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Folate 50µg 29µg 5%
Calcium 20mg 57mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin K 13µg 9µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 1.969g 2%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.96mg 2%
Fructose 0.42g 1%
Calories 185kcal 212kcal 1%
Potassium 116mg 147mg 1%
Net carbs 29.96g 2.08g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 1.64g N/A
Copper 0.065mg 0.067mg 0%
Trans fat 0.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.836mg 0%
Leucine 0.24mg 1.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.913mg 0%
Methionine 0.071mg 0.427mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 0.96mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.325mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Scrambled egg
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
19%
Spanish rice
48%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.148g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.