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Poi vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Poi and Rice cakes

  • Poi has more Vitamin B6, while Rice cakes has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 253% higher.
  • Rice cakes contain 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Poi. Poi contains 0.273mg of Vitamin B6, while Rice cakes contain 0.13mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Poi and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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.
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +529.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.4%
Contains more IronIron +29.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1036.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +874.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1570.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2242.9%

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.
Poi
Poi
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
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% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +636%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~21µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +1114.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2268.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.2%
Contains more OtherOther +145.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9990.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1813.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 112kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Protein 0.38g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 0.14g 3.5g Rice cakes
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Poi
Net carbs 26.83g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 27.23g 80.1g Rice cakes
Magnesium 24mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 16mg 11mg Poi
Potassium 183mg 299mg Rice cakes
Iron 0.88mg 1.14mg Rice cakes
Sugar 0.39g Rice cakes
Fiber 0.4g 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.166mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.22mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 39mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 12mg 116mg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU 0IU Poi
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 0.7µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.056mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.13mg Poi
Vitamin K 1µg Poi
Folate 21µg 21µg
Choline 16.7mg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.64g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 1.11g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 1.11g Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poi Rice cakes
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
18%
Poi
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.611g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poi
Poi 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/nutrients
  2. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.