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Black tea vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between black tea and rice

  • The amount of iron, selenium, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus in rice is higher than in black tea.
  • Rice covers your daily iron needs 15% more than black tea.
  • Rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rice is 60, while the glycemic index of black tea is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
Rice
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +5900%
Contains more CopperCopper +590%
Contains more ZincZinc +2350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~35mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
Rice
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1060%
Contains more CholineCholine +425%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.013mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Rice
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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 WaterWater +45.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9290%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 14% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Rice DV% diff.
Iron 0.02mg 1.2mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.163mg 14%
Selenium 0µg 7.5µg 14%
Folate 5µg 58µg 13%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.472mg 11%
Carbs 0.3g 28.17g 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.476mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.39mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.093mg 7%
Copper 0.01mg 0.069mg 7%
Calories 1kcal 130kcal 6%
Phosphorus 1mg 43mg 6%
Protein 0g 2.69g 5%
Caffeine 20mg 0mg 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.49mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Magnesium 3mg 12mg 2%
Calcium 0mg 10mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 0.3g 27.77g N/A
Potassium 37mg 35mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.05g N/A
Sodium 3mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.013mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.002g 0.077g 0%
Choline 0.4mg 2.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 0.088g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.076g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.116mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.222mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.144mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.063mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black tea Rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Black tea
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.