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 cover your daily need for 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.
- The glycemic index of tortilla chips is higher.
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.
| 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% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.2% |
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 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% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2117.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +274.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +127% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +105.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 2.317g | 56% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 5.29g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 57mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.6mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.2g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 13mg | 17% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 185kcal | 14% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 27.55g | 14% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 31.16g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.08µg | 12% |
| Folate | 12µg | 50µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 1.511g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 2.378mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 20mg | 9% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 328mg | 528mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 3.28g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.48mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 1.005g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 13µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.082mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 7.4µg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.15mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.065mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.183mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 9.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.415mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 116mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 29.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 0.07g | 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 | 0.23g | 0.238g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | 2.052g | N/A |
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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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
29%
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.