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Spanish rice vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spanish rice and trail mix?

  • Trail mix has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, iron, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin B6 than spanish rice.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for copper is 102% higher.
  • Spanish rice is lower in saturated fat.
  • Spanish rice has a higher glycemic index (51) than trail mix (15).

We used Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Snacks, trail mix, regular types in this comparison.

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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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1115.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +490.5%
Contains more IronIron +165.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1415.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +570.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +505.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.1%

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 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +42%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +536.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +320.7%
Contains more FatsFats +455.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +56.1%

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
20% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +729.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.5%

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 Trail mix
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Trail mix DV% diff.
Copper 0.065mg 0.985mg 102%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 9.65g 49%
Phosphorus 57mg 345mg 41%
Fats 5.29g 29.4g 37%
Magnesium 13mg 158mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 1.511g 12.53g 28%
Manganese 0.39mg 1.034mg 28%
Zinc 0.48mg 3.22mg 25%
Iron 1.15mg 3.05mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.462mg 23%
Saturated fat 1.005g 5.55g 21%
Protein 3.28g 13.8g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.298mg 17%
Potassium 116mg 685mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 4.712mg 15%
Calories 185kcal 462kcal 14%
Sodium 528mg 229mg 13%
Selenium 7.4µg 13%
Starch 27.55g 11%
Vitamin K 13µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.198mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.895mg 10%
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.658mg 9%
Calcium 20mg 78mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Folate 50µg 71µg 5%
Carbs 31.16g 44.9g 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg 1%
Fructose 0.42g 1%
Net carbs 29.96g 44.9g N/A
Sugar 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 0.24mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.071mg 0.202mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.357mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Trail mix
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
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.545g)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.