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Corn cake vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn cake and Rice cakes

  • Corn cake has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE, while Rice cakes has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 190% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rice cakes are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn cakes and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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.
Corn cake
Corn cake
3
:
7
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Copper +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +32.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Potassium +90.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +240.5%
Contains more Selenium +65.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.38
Corn cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Copper +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +32.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Potassium +90.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +240.5%
Contains more Selenium +65.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.38

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.
Corn cake
Corn cake
4
:
4
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
Corn cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 0%
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn cake
Corn cake
1
:
3
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +45.8%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Equal in Carbs - 80.1
Equal in Other - 1.5
Corn cake
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +45.8%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Equal in Carbs - 80.1
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn cake
Corn cake
1
:
2
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.4%
Corn cake
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 81.5g 76.3g Corn cake
Protein 8.1g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 2.4g 3.5g Rice cakes
Carbs 83.4g 80.1g Corn cake
Calories 387kcal 380kcal Corn cake
Sugar 23.47g Rice cakes
Fiber 1.9g 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 19mg 11mg Corn cake
Iron 1.4mg 1.14mg Corn cake
Magnesium 114mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 157mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 157mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 488mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.42mg 0.38mg Corn cake
Manganese 1.815mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 9.9µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 242IU 0IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Corn cake
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.056mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.13mg Corn cake
Folate 19µg 21µg Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.301mg 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.316mg 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.837mg 0.638mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.177mg 0.152mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg 0.399mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.227mg 0.218mg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.64g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 1.11g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 1.11g Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn cake Rice cakes
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
23%
Corn cake
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/nutrients
  2. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.