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Tortilla chips vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tortilla chips and Spanish rice

  • Tortilla chips have more Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Spanish rice is higher in Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Tortilla chips covers your daily need of Phosphorus 24% more than Spanish rice.
  • Tortilla chips have 6 times more Magnesium than Spanish rice. While Tortilla chips have 84mg of Magnesium, Spanish rice has only 13mg.
  • Spanish rice has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.

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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.
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
8
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Calcium +430%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +546.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.7%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Zinc +187.5%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +68.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.39
Tortilla chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Contains more Calcium +430%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +546.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.7%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Zinc +187.5%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +68.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.39

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.
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
4
:
7
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Vitamin E +488.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074
Tortilla chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Spanish rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Contains more Vitamin E +488.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
4
:
1
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +290.9%
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Water +2117.4%
Equal in Other - 1.73
Tortilla chips
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
Spanish rice
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
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +290.9%
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Water +2117.4%
Equal in Other - 1.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
2
:
1
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Tortilla chips
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips
2
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Starch +127%
Contains more Sucrose +105.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Tortilla chips
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Spanish rice
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
Contains more Starch +127%
Contains more Sucrose +105.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

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Tortilla chips Spanish rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla chips
21%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
29%
Spanish rice

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients
  2. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.