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Tortilla vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortilla and Spanish rice

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Spanish rice is richer in Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 33% more than Spanish rice.
  • Spanish rice has 4 times less Calcium than Tortilla. Tortilla has 70mg of Calcium, while Spanish rice has 20mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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
Tortilla
7
:
3
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +231.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.1%
Contains more Copper +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +124.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Equal in Sodium - 528
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
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 +250%
Contains more Iron +231.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.1%
Contains more Copper +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +124.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Equal in Sodium - 528

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
Tortilla
4
:
8
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Folate +96%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3150%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
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 B1 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Folate +96%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Protein +122%
Contains more Carbs +60.3%
Contains more Fats +456.8%
Contains more Water +46.5%
Equal in Other - 1.73
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 +122%
Contains more Carbs +60.3%
Contains more Fats +456.8%
Contains more Water +46.5%
Equal in Other - 1.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +492.6%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +492.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
3
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Starch +56.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +72.7%
Contains more Glucose +233.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 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 +56.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +72.7%
Contains more Glucose +233.3%
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 Spanish rice
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Spanish rice Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 29.96g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 3.28g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 5.29g Spanish rice
Carbs 49.94g 31.16g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 185kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g 27.55g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 2.75g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 2.4g 1.2g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 20mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1.15mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 57mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 116mg Spanish rice
Sodium 482mg 528mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 0.48mg Spanish rice
Copper 0.102mg 0.065mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 16.6µg 7.4µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.183mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.074mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.378mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.082mg Spanish rice
Folate 98µg 50µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 0.4µg 13µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.044mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg 0.098mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.109mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.24mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.131mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg 0.071mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.326mg 0.137mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.071mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.07g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 1.005g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 2.317g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.238g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
21%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.709g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.