Spanish rice vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Spanish rice and Tortilla chips
- Spanish rice has more Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Tortilla chips are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
- Tortilla chips covers your daily need of Phosphorus 24% more than Spanish rice.
- Spanish rice has 4 times more Folate than Tortilla chips. While Spanish rice has 50µg of Folate, Tortilla chips have only 12µg.
- Tortilla chips have less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +68.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +546.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +430% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +294.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.9% |
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 | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +488.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +113.2% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2117.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.5% |
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Other
~1.8g
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
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +274.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.8% |
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:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +127% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +105.3% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 185kcal | 472kcal |
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| Protein | 3.28g | 7.1g |
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| Fats | 5.29g | 20.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 29.96g | 62.38g |
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| Carbs | 31.16g | 67.78g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 84mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 116mg | 182mg |
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.52mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.38mg |
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| Starch | 27.55g | 62.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 225mg |
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| Sodium | 528mg | 328mg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 3.53mg |
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| Manganese | 0.39mg | 0.388mg |
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| Selenium | 7.4µg | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 0.838mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13µg | 20.9µg |
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| Folate | 50µg | 12µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.07g | 0.812g |
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| Choline | 9.1mg | 19.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.005g | 2.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.511g | 5.664g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 10.769g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.044mg |
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| Threonine | 0.098mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 0.24mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.071mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 153mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg |
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| Fructose | 0.42g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g | 0.23g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g | 9.695g |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.806g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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.