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Rice vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rice and Mothbeans

  • Rice is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Mothbeans is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Mothbeans is 24% higher.
  • Rice contains 3 times more Selenium than Mothbeans. Rice contains 7.5µg of Selenium, while Mothbeans contains 2.8µg.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Rice
3
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Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +167.9%
Contains more Iron +161.7%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.8%
Contains more Potassium +768.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +137.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +167.9%
Contains more Iron +161.7%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.8%
Contains more Potassium +768.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +137.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%

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.
Rice
4
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +146.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.391
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.093
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% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 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 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +146.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.391
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.093

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
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Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Contains more Protein +190.3%
Contains more Fats +96.4%
Contains more Other +245.2%
Equal in Water - 69.23
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Contains more Protein +190.3%
Contains more Fats +96.4%
Contains more Other +245.2%
Equal in Water - 69.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.8%
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Mothbeans Opinion
Net carbs 27.77g 20.96g Rice
Protein 2.69g 7.81g Mothbeans
Fats 0.28g 0.55g Mothbeans
Carbs 28.17g 20.96g Rice
Calories 130kcal 117kcal Rice
Sugar 0.05g Mothbeans
Fiber 0.4g Rice
Calcium 10mg 3mg Rice
Iron 1.2mg 3.14mg Mothbeans
Magnesium 12mg 104mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 43mg 150mg Mothbeans
Potassium 35mg 304mg Mothbeans
Sodium 1mg 10mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 0.59mg Mothbeans
Copper 0.069mg 0.164mg Mothbeans
Manganese 0.472mg 0.527mg Mothbeans
Selenium 7.5µg 2.8µg Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Mothbeans
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Mothbeans
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.124mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.023mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0.668mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.391mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.093mg
Folate 58µg 143µg Mothbeans
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.05mg Mothbeans
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.388mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.222mg 0.525mg Mothbeans
Lysine 0.097mg 0.425mg Mothbeans
Methionine 0.063mg 0.075mg Mothbeans
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.35mg Mothbeans
Valine 0.164mg 0.25mg Mothbeans
Histidine 0.063mg 0.263mg Mothbeans
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.124g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.044g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.256g Mothbeans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Mothbeans
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
13%
Rice
17%
Mothbeans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
44%
Mothbeans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/nutrients
  2. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.