Glutinous rice vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are glutinous rice and caramel different?
- Glutinous rice is higher in manganese and selenium; however, caramel is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for caramel is 19% higher.
- Glutinous rice contains 24 times more manganese than caramel. While glutinous rice contains 0.262mg of manganese, caramel contains only 0.011mg.
- Glutinous rice has less sodium.
- Caramel has a lower glycemic index (65) than glutinous rice (98).
Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked and Candies, caramels 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.
Contains more CopperCopper | +172.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2281.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +211.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +240% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6800% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2040% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1325% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.9% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1050% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +415% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1869.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +281% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 3.478g | 23% |
Carbs | 21.09g | 77g | 19% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.256mg | 19% |
Phosphorus | 8mg | 114mg | 15% |
Calories | 97kcal | 382kcal | 14% |
Calcium | 2mg | 138mg | 14% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
Fats | 0.19g | 8.1g | 12% |
Saturated fat | 0.039g | 2.476g | 11% |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.011mg | 11% |
Sodium | 5mg | 245mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.62mg | 8% |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 1.8µg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
Potassium | 10mg | 214mg | 6% |
Protein | 2.02g | 4.6g | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.07g | 1.542g | 4% |
Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.049mg | 0.018mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 5mg | 17mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
Choline | 2.1mg | 8mg | 1% |
Folate | 1µg | 4µg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.29mg | 0.148mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 20.09g | 77g | N/A |
Iron | 0.14mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.05g | 65.5g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.167mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.108mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.123mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater | +801.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4163.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +2471.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2102.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4940.6% |