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Mothbeans vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mothbeans and Rice

  • Mothbeans is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium, yet Rice is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Mothbeans is 24% higher.
  • Mothbeans contains 9 times more Potassium than Rice. Mothbeans contains 304mg of Potassium, while Rice contains 35mg.

Food types used in this article are Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 74% 0.9% 27% 118% 55% 16% 64% 1.3% 69% 15%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +768.6%
Contains more IronIron +161.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +248.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.9%

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 3.3% 0.6% 0% 0% 31% 5.3% 13% 23% 21% 0% 0% 107% 0%
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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 0% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.39mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.093mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
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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 ProteinProtein +190.3%
Contains more FatsFats +96.4%
Contains more OtherOther +245.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.4%
~equal in Water ~68.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.256 g
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mothbeans Rice Opinion
Calories 117kcal 130kcal Rice
Protein 7.81g 2.69g Mothbeans
Fats 0.55g 0.28g Mothbeans
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mothbeans
Net carbs 20.96g 27.77g Rice
Carbs 20.96g 28.17g Rice
Magnesium 104mg 12mg Mothbeans
Calcium 3mg 10mg Rice
Potassium 304mg 35mg Mothbeans
Iron 3.14mg 1.2mg Mothbeans
Sugar 0.05g Mothbeans
Fiber 0.4g Rice
Copper 0.164mg 0.069mg Mothbeans
Zinc 0.59mg 0.49mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 150mg 43mg Mothbeans
Sodium 10mg 1mg Rice
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Mothbeans
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Mothbeans
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Manganese 0.527mg 0.472mg Mothbeans
Selenium 2.8µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.023mg 0.013mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B3 0.668mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.39mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.093mg
Folate 143µg 58µg Mothbeans
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.124g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.088g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.256g 0.076g Mothbeans
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.031mg Mothbeans
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.388mg 0.116mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.525mg 0.222mg Mothbeans
Lysine 0.425mg 0.097mg Mothbeans
Methionine 0.075mg 0.063mg Mothbeans
Phenylalanine 0.35mg 0.144mg Mothbeans
Valine 0.25mg 0.164mg Mothbeans
Histidine 0.263mg 0.063mg Mothbeans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mothbeans Rice
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
16%
Mothbeans
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Mothbeans
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans 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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.