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Fruit salad vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fruit salad and rice pudding

  • Fruit salad has more vitamin A, while rice pudding has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B1.
  • Rice pudding contains 10 times less fiber than fruit salad. Fruit salad contains 1g of fiber, while rice pudding contains 0.1g.
  • The amount of sodium in fruit salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
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 CopperCopper +177.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +854.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +48%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +521.4%

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.
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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +907.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +443.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 WaterWater +17.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +545.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5333.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.5%
Contains more OtherOther +223.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8720%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +445.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Rice pudding DV% diff.
Phosphorus 14mg 87mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.141mg 10%
Calcium 11mg 105mg 9%
Protein 0.51g 3.29g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.288mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.075mg 5%
Sodium 5mg 109mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.004g 0.967g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.057mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0.1g 4%
Copper 0.05mg 0.018mg 4%
Calories 50kcal 111kcal 3%
Selenium 1.9µg 3%
Carbs 13.05g 20.81g 3%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.7mg 3%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin A 30µg 46µg 2%
Fats 0.03g 1.63g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Iron 0.25mg 0.37mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 0.443mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.035mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0.441g 1%
Net carbs 12.05g 20.71g N/A
Potassium 116mg 130mg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.273mg 0%
Lysine 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
3%
Fruit salad
11%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
15%
Rice pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.963g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.