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Rambutan vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rambutan and Rice?

  • Rambutan is richer in Vitamin C, yet Rice is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Rice's daily need coverage for Folate is 13% higher.

We used Rambutan, canned, syrup pack and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +120%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +377.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +512.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 14% 5% 4% 4% 2% 3% 22% 45% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +377.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +512.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.069

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 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Folate +625%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.476
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% 17% 4% 6% 26% 2% 5% 6% 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 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Folate +625%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.476

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rice
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Protein +313.8%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +35%
Contains more Other +82.6%
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 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 Water +14%
Contains more Protein +313.8%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +35%
Contains more Other +82.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rambutan Rice Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 27.77g Rice
Protein 0.65g 2.69g Rice
Fats 0.21g 0.28g Rice
Carbs 20.87g 28.17g Rice
Calories 82kcal 130kcal Rice
Sugar 0.05g Rambutan
Fiber 0.9g 0.4g Rambutan
Calcium 22mg 10mg Rambutan
Iron 0.35mg 1.2mg Rice
Magnesium 7mg 12mg Rice
Phosphorus 9mg 43mg Rice
Potassium 42mg 35mg Rambutan
Sodium 11mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.08mg 0.49mg Rice
Copper 0.066mg 0.069mg Rice
Manganese 0.343mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Rambutan
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg Rambutan
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.013mg Rambutan
Vitamin B3 1.352mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.018mg 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.093mg Rice
Folate 8µg 58µg Rice
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g Rambutan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rambutan 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
5%
Rambutan
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Rambutan
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.