Cereal vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cereal and rice pudding?
- Cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese than rice pudding.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 518% higher.
- Rice pudding has 171 times less vitamin B6 than cereal. Cereal has 5.986mg of vitamin B6, while rice pudding has 0.035mg.
- Rice pudding is lower in sodium.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9105.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +661.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1900% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1286% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +231.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +950% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1669.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +8284% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2644.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6586.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17002.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
3.29 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
20.81 g
Water:
73.43 g
Other:
0.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +317.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +165.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1842.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +490% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.075mg | 518% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.035mg | 458% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.37mg | 421% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.141mg | 287% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.443mg | 182% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 46µg | 85% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.38mg | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0.7mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.057mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 109mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 20.81g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.018mg | 13% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 111kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 1.9µg | 8% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 3.29g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.967g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.06g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.441g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 1.63g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.288mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 130mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 87mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 20.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
371%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.707g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)