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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.
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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
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%
~equal in Manganese ~0.388mg

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% 6% 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 0% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
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 E Vitamin 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.07mg

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
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%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
15% 29% 56%
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
95% 2%
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
99%
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%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 185kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 3.28g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 5.29g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 29.96g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 31.16g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Magnesium 13mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 20mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 116mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.15mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 1.3g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 1.2g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.065mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 0.48mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 27.55g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 57mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 528mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 100IU 4IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.6mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.39mg 0.388mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 4.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.14mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.07mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 0.838mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.297mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 13µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 50µg 12µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g 0.812g Spanish rice
Choline 9.1mg 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 1.005g 2.811g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 10.769g Tortilla chips
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
Fructose 0.42g 0g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.23g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Tortilla chips
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
20%
Spanish rice
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.806g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
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.

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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