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Corn vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn and Glutinous rice

  • Corn has more Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Folate, however, Glutinous rice is higher in Selenium.
  • Corn covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 12% more than Glutinous rice.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked.

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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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +221.4%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +862.5%
Contains more Potassium +2080%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Manganese +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Equal in Copper - 0.049
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 4% 4% 1% 1% 12% 17% 35% 31%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +221.4%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +862.5%
Contains more Potassium +2080%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Manganese +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Equal in Copper - 0.049

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.
Corn
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.6%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 6% 13% 6% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.6%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.8%
Contains more Fats +689.5%
Contains more Other +900%
Equal in Carbs - 21.09
Equal in Water - 76.63
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +68.8%
Contains more Fats +689.5%
Contains more Other +900%
Equal in Carbs - 21.09
Equal in Water - 76.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +434.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +773.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +434.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +773.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn Glutinous rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Glutinous rice Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 20.09g Glutinous rice
Protein 3.41g 2.02g Corn
Fats 1.5g 0.19g Corn
Carbs 20.98g 21.09g Glutinous rice
Calories 96kcal 97kcal Glutinous rice
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g 0.05g Glutinous rice
Fiber 2.4g 1g Corn
Calcium 3mg 2mg Corn
Iron 0.45mg 0.14mg Corn
Magnesium 26mg 5mg Corn
Phosphorus 77mg 8mg Corn
Potassium 218mg 10mg Corn
Sodium 1mg 5mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.41mg Corn
Copper 0.049mg 0.049mg
Manganese 0.167mg 0.262mg Glutinous rice
Selenium 0.2µg 5.6µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.04mg Corn
Vitamin C 5.5mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.02mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.013mg Corn
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 0.29mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0.215mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.026mg Corn
Folate 23µg 1µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.023mg
Threonine 0.133mg 0.072mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg 0.087mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg 0.167mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg 0.073mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg 0.047mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.108mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg 0.123mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg 0.047mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.039g Glutinous rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.07g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.069g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn Glutinous 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
17%
Corn
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.