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Corn raw vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn raw and Rice

  • Corn raw has more Vitamin C, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Rice has more Manganese, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Rice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 13% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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 raw
Corn raw
3
:
7
Rice
Rice
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +107%
Contains more Potassium +671.4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +189.6%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +107%
Contains more Potassium +671.4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +189.6%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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 raw
Corn raw
7
:
2
Rice
Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +38.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.093
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Rice
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +38.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.093

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
4
:
1
Rice
Rice
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Fats +382.1%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +50.6%
Equal in Water - 68.44
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Rice
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 +21.6%
Contains more Fats +382.1%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +50.6%
Equal in Water - 68.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
2
:
1
Rice
Rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +540.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Rice
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +540.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Rice Opinion
Net carbs 16.7g 27.77g Rice
Protein 3.27g 2.69g Corn raw
Fats 1.35g 0.28g Corn raw
Carbs 18.7g 28.17g Rice
Calories 86kcal 130kcal Rice
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 2g 0.4g Corn raw
Calcium 2mg 10mg Rice
Iron 0.52mg 1.2mg Rice
Magnesium 37mg 12mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 89mg 43mg Corn raw
Potassium 270mg 35mg Corn raw
Sodium 15mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.46mg 0.49mg Rice
Copper 0.054mg 0.069mg Rice
Manganese 0.163mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 0.6µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin A 187IU 0IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.04mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.013mg Corn raw
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 1.476mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.39mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.093mg
Folate 42µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.129mg 0.096mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0.116mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.348mg 0.222mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.137mg 0.097mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg 0.063mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.144mg Corn raw
Valine 0.185mg 0.164mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.089mg 0.063mg Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.325g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.432g 0.088g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 0.076g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Corn raw
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.248g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.