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 cover your daily need for 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.
- The glycemic index of tortilla chips is higher.
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 | +∞% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 10.769g | 56% |
| Fats | 5.29g | 20.68g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 225mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 3.53mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5.4g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 84mg | 17% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 472kcal | 14% |
| Starch | 27.55g | 62.53g | 14% |
| Carbs | 31.16g | 67.78g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.36µg | 12% |
| Folate | 50µg | 12µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.511g | 5.664g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 0.838mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 106mg | 9% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 528mg | 328mg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.28g | 7.1g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.38mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.005g | 2.811g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 20.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.179mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 4.4µg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.52mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 19.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.96g | 62.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.39mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | 0.812g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g | 0.23g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g | 9.695g | N/A |
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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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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