Pasta vs. Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched different?
- Pasta is richer in vitamin B2, while rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched is higher in folate, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched covers your daily need for folate, 42% more than pasta.
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +379.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +278.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +385.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +206.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +322.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +454.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +382.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
7.13 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
79.95 g
Water:
11.62 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +490% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +220.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.177 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 64µg | 231µg | 42% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 4.31mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 1.088mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.576mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 15.1µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 4.192mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 79.95g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 1.014mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 365kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.164mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.049mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 115mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Protein | 5.15g | 7.13g | 4% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 115mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.177g | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.8mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.66g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 78.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.206g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)