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Pudding vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pudding and rice

  • Pudding is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin D, yet rice is richer in manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for rice is 16% higher.
  • Rice contains less saturated fat.
  • Pudding has a lower glycemic index than rice.

Food types used in this article are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
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 +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +960%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.3%
Contains more IronIron +252.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +386.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1009.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210%
Contains more FolateFolate +1350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 +17.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1025%
Contains more OtherOther +119%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.4%
~equal in Water ~68.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +830.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Rice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.097mg 0.472mg 16%
Folate 4µg 58µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.013mg 11%
Iron 0.34mg 1.2mg 11%
Calcium 106mg 10mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.163mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.476mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.077g 8%
Selenium 3.7µg 7.5µg 7%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Phosphorus 87mg 43mg 6%
Copper 0.111mg 0.069mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.093mg 5%
Fats 3.15g 0.28g 4%
Sodium 98mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin A 39µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 19.64g 28.17g 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 150mg 35mg 3%
Choline 11.3mg 2.1mg 2%
Fiber 0.8g 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 0.088g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.076g 1%
Calories 120kcal 130kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.39mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Protein 3.16g 2.69g 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 27.77g N/A
Sugar 11.96g 0.05g N/A
Zinc 0.48mg 0.49mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
12%
Pudding
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.733g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.
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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.