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Egg white vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Egg white and Rice different?

  • Egg white is higher in Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Rice is richer in Manganese, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Egg white is 33% higher.
  • Egg white contains 166 times more Sodium than Rice. While Egg white contains 166mg of Sodium, Rice contains only 1mg.

Egg, white, raw, fresh and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked are the varieties used 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.
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Rice
Contains more Potassium +365.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +1533.3%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +4190.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Potassium +365.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +1533.3%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +4190.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
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Rice
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1760%
Contains more Folate +1350%
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% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1760%
Contains more Folate +1350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rice
Contains more Protein +305.2%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +3758.9%
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
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 Protein +305.2%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +3758.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Rice Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 27.77g Rice
Protein 10.9g 2.69g Egg white
Fats 0.17g 0.28g Rice
Carbs 0.73g 28.17g Rice
Calories 52kcal 130kcal Rice
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.71g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 0g 0.4g Rice
Calcium 7mg 10mg Rice
Iron 0.08mg 1.2mg Rice
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Rice
Phosphorus 15mg 43mg Rice
Potassium 163mg 35mg Egg white
Sodium 166mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.03mg 0.49mg Rice
Copper 0.023mg 0.069mg Rice
Manganese 0.011mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 20µg 7.5µg Egg white
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.013mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.093mg Rice
Folate 4µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Egg white
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.031mg Egg white
Threonine 0.449mg 0.096mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.116mg Egg white
Leucine 1.016mg 0.222mg Egg white
Lysine 0.806mg 0.097mg Egg white
Methionine 0.399mg 0.063mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0.144mg Egg white
Valine 0.809mg 0.164mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg 0.063mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0g 0.077g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.088g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.076g Rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
11%
Egg white
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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 ($1)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.