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Cereal vs. Wild rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cereal and Wild rice?

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese in Cereal is higher than in Wild rice.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 520% more.
  • Wild rice has less Sodium.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Wild rice, cooked 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 Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +5576.7%
Contains more Zinc +467.2%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +180.1%
Contains more Selenium +687.5%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 82
Equal in Potassium - 101
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 23% 36% 9% 1% 37% 41% 37% 5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +5576.7%
Contains more Zinc +467.2%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +180.1%
Contains more Selenium +687.5%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 82
Equal in Potassium - 101

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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin A +92966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11992.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4334.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 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% 5% 0% 0% 14% 21% 25% 10% 32% 20% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +92966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11992.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4334.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.9%
Contains more Fats +217.6%
Contains more Carbs +307%
Contains more Other +457.5%
Contains more Water +1855.8%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
4% 21% 74%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 21.34 g
Water: 73.93 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +51.9%
Contains more Fats +217.6%
Contains more Carbs +307%
Contains more Other +457.5%
Contains more Water +1855.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
16% 16% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2851.5%
Contains more Glucose +35%
Contains more Fructose +30%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
45% 27% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +2851.5%
Contains more Glucose +35%
Contains more Fructose +30%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Wild rice Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 19.54g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 3.99g Cereal
Fats 1.08g 0.34g Cereal
Carbs 86.85g 21.34g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 101kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g 0.2g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 0.73g Wild rice
Fiber 1.4g 1.8g Wild rice
Calcium 10mg 3mg Cereal
Iron 34.06mg 0.6mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 32mg Wild rice
Phosphorus 77mg 82mg Wild rice
Potassium 105mg 101mg Cereal
Sodium 795mg 3mg Wild rice
Zinc 7.6mg 1.34mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.121mg Cereal
Manganese 0.79mg 0.282mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 0.8µg Cereal
Vitamin A 2792IU 3IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 0µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.24mg Wild rice
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.052mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.087mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 1.287mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.154mg Cereal
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.135mg Cereal
Folate 26µg Wild rice
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Wild rice
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.049mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg 0.127mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.167mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg 0.276mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg 0.17mg Wild rice
Methionine 0.13mg 0.119mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.195mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg 0.232mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg 0.104mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.049g Wild rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 0.05g Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 0.213g Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal Wild 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
393%
Cereal
10%
Wild rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
21%
Wild rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Wild rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168897/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.