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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.
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Rice
Contains more Iron +161.7%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.8%
Contains more Potassium +768.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +137.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +167.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Iron +161.7%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.8%
Contains more Potassium +768.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +137.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.093
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.093

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rice
Contains more Protein +190.3%
Contains more Fats +96.4%
Contains more Other +245.2%
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Equal in Water - 68.44
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
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 +190.3%
Contains more Fats +96.4%
Contains more Other +245.2%
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Equal in Water - 68.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rice
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Net carbs 20.96g 27.77g Rice
Protein 7.81g 2.69g Mothbeans
Fats 0.55g 0.28g Mothbeans
Carbs 20.96g 28.17g Rice
Calories 117kcal 130kcal Rice
Sugar 0.05g Mothbeans
Fiber 0.4g Rice
Calcium 3mg 10mg Rice
Iron 3.14mg 1.2mg Mothbeans
Magnesium 104mg 12mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 150mg 43mg Mothbeans
Potassium 304mg 35mg Mothbeans
Sodium 10mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.59mg 0.49mg Mothbeans
Copper 0.164mg 0.069mg Mothbeans
Manganese 0.527mg 0.472mg Mothbeans
Selenium 2.8µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Mothbeans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Mothbeans
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mothbeans
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
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
Saturated Fat 0.124g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.088g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.256g 0.076g Mothbeans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mothbeans Rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Mothbeans
13%
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.