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Baby food vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Baby food and Rice

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin E in Baby food is higher than in Rice.
  • Baby food covers your daily Iron needs 579% more than Rice.
  • Rice has 209 times less Vitamin B2 than Baby food. Baby food has 2.717mg of Vitamin B2, while Rice has 0.013mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, 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.
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Rice
Contains more Calcium +7230%
Contains more Iron +3858.3%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +811.6%
Contains more Potassium +1148.6%
Contains more Zinc +389.8%
Contains more Copper +384.1%
Contains more Selenium +245.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +7230%
Contains more Iron +3858.3%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +811.6%
Contains more Potassium +1148.6%
Contains more Zinc +389.8%
Contains more Copper +384.1%
Contains more Selenium +245.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
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Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +34.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +34.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rice
Contains more Protein +353.5%
Contains more Fats +1471.4%
Contains more Carbs +160.6%
Contains more Other +685.7%
Contains more Water +921.5%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +353.5%
Contains more Fats +1471.4%
Contains more Carbs +160.6%
Contains more Other +685.7%
Contains more Water +921.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1270.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2132.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1270.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2132.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Rice Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 27.77g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 2.69g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 0.28g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 28.17g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 130kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 7.5g 0.4g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 10mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 1.2mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 12mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 43mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 35mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 2.4mg 0.49mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.069mg Baby food
Manganese 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 25.9µg 7.5µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.04mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.163mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.013mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 1.476mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.39mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.093mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.031mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg 0.096mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.116mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg 0.222mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg 0.097mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg 0.063mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.144mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg 0.164mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg 0.063mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 0.088g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.076g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
176%
Baby food
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.692g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food 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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.