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Cheese vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cheese and rice pudding?

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A in cheese is higher than in rice pudding.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% more.
  • Rice pudding contains 17 times less cholesterol than cheese. Cheese contains 99mg of cholesterol, while rice pudding contains 6mg.
  • Rice pudding has less saturated fat.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than rice pudding (59).

We used Cheese, cheddar and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk 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.
Cheese
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 32% 11% 14% 6% 10% 37% 14% 7.4% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +576.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +857.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +423%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more IronIron +164.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.1%

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.
Cheese
9
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 2.3% 15% 0% 12% 19% 33% 8.3% 17% 8.1% 30% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +617.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +203.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +575%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +650.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +595.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1943.6%
Contains more OtherOther +341.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +573.5%
Contains more WaterWater +98.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1996.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2268.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Rice pudding DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.967g 81%
Calcium 710mg 105mg 61%
Phosphorus 455mg 87mg 53%
Fats 33.31g 1.63g 49%
Selenium 28.5µg 1.9µg 48%
Protein 22.87g 3.29g 39%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.24µg 36%
Vitamin A 330µg 46µg 32%
Cholesterol 99mg 6mg 31%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.38mg 30%
Sodium 653mg 109mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.141mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.441g 22%
Calories 404kcal 111kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.06g 9%
Folate 27µg 4µg 6%
Carbs 3.09g 20.81g 6%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.075mg 4%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Iron 0.14mg 0.37mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 13mg 3%
Potassium 76mg 130mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.443mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.288mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.035mg 2%
Copper 0.03mg 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin D 24IU 34IU 1%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.057mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 20.71g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.273mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Rice pudding
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
35%
Cheese
11%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
15%
Rice pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.