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Glutinous rice vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between glutinous rice and honey

  • Honey contains less selenium and manganese than glutinous rice.
  • Honey contains 5 times less fiber than glutinous rice. Glutinous rice contains 1g of fiber, while honey contains 0.2g.
  • The amount of sugar in glutinous rice is lower.
  • Honey has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of honey is 61, while the glycemic index of glutinous rice is 98.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked and Honey.

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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 3.6% 0.6% 0.88% 5.3% 16% 11% 3.4% 0.65% 34% 31%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +420%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%

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 0% 0% 0.8% 0% 5% 3% 5.4% 13% 6% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.1%
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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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.024mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~2.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Honey
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82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +573.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +348.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +290.7%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Glutinous rice Honey DV% diff.
Fructose 40.94g 51%
Carbs 21.09g 82.4g 20%
Calories 97kcal 304kcal 10%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.8µg 9%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.08mg 8%
Iron 0.14mg 0.42mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.068mg 3%
Protein 2.02g 0.3g 3%
Fiber 1g 0.2g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.22mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.038mg 2%
Phosphorus 8mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Copper 0.049mg 0.036mg 1%
Potassium 10mg 52mg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.29mg 0.121mg 1%
Fats 0.19g 0g 0%
Net carbs 20.09g 82.2g N/A
Calcium 2mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 0.05g 82.12g N/A
Sodium 5mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.024mg 0%
Folate 1µg 2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0g 0%
Choline 2.1mg 2.2mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.07g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.004mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.167mg 0.01mg 0%
Lysine 0.073mg 0.008mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.108mg 0.011mg 0%
Valine 0.123mg 0.009mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0.001mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Glutinous rice Honey
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%
Glutinous rice
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Glutinous rice
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Honey
Honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/nutrients
  2. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.