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Rice cakes vs. Golden Grahams Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rice cakes and Golden Grahams Cereal?

  • Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, yet Golden Grahams Cereal is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3.
  • Golden Grahams Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 200% more.
  • Rice cakes have 3 times more Manganese than Golden Grahams Cereal. While Rice cakes have 6.18mg of Manganese, Golden Grahams Cereal has only 1.848mg.

We used Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GOLDEN GRAHAMS types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +480.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.6%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Copper +84.5%
Contains more Manganese +234.4%
Contains more Selenium +192.9%
Contains more Calcium +2836.4%
Contains more Iron +1171.9%
Contains more Zinc +384%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 97% 544% 19% 56% 19% 101% 330% 69% 242% 31%
Contains more Magnesium +480.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.6%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Copper +84.5%
Contains more Manganese +234.4%
Contains more Selenium +192.9%
Contains more Calcium +2836.4%
Contains more Iron +1171.9%
Contains more Zinc +384%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +243.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1259.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1140.8%
Contains more Folate +1438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 97% 13% 96% 65% 300% 324% 302% 21% 373% 243% 600% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +243.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1259.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1140.8%
Contains more Folate +1438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Water +168.2%
Contains more Other +180%
Equal in Fats - 3.2
Equal in Carbs - 85.1
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 3% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 85.1 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Water +168.2%
Contains more Other +180%
Equal in Fats - 3.2
Equal in Carbs - 85.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
13% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Golden Grahams Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 79.5g Golden Grahams Cereal
Protein 9g 5.3g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 3.2g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 85.1g Golden Grahams Cereal
Calories 380kcal 374kcal Rice cakes
Sugar 35g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 5.6g Golden Grahams Cereal
Calcium 11mg 323mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Iron 1.14mg 14.5mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Magnesium 151mg 26mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 129mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 206mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 772mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 12.1mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Copper 0.38mg 0.206mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg 1.848mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 5.6µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 1613IU Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 472µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin E 0.64mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin D 129IU Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin D 3.2µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 19.4mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 1.2mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 1.4mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 16.1mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.338mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 1.613mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Folate 21µg 323µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.8µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin K 2µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 0.4g Golden Grahams Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 1.6g Golden Grahams Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 1g Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Golden Grahams Cereal
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%
Rice cakes
203%
Golden Grahams Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
150%
Golden Grahams Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 656mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.