Rice cakes vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between rice cakes and corn grain?
- Rice cakes are richer in manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and copper, yet corn grain is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- Rice cakes' daily need coverage for manganese is 248% higher.
- Rice cakes have 3 times more vitamin B5 than corn grain. Rice cakes have 1.16mg of vitamin B5, while corn grain has 0.424mg.
- Corn grain has a lower glycemic index than rice cakes.
We used Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Corn grain, yellow 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1174.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +123.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +587.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +378.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +24% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.42g
~equal in
Carbs
~74.26g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.667g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.485mg | 248% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.622mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 3.627mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.385mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 380mg | 210mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.71mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.424mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 7.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.201mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.314mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 2.163g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 151mg | 127mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 2.21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 80.1g | 74.26g | 2% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 4.74g | 2% |
| Selenium | 16.4µg | 15.5µg | 2% |
| Folate | 21µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 365kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 9.42g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.3g | 66.96g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 287mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.64g | 0.667g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.11g | 1.251g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 1.155mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.463mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
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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
23%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain 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 ($)