Rice cakes vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Rice cakes and Oatmeal
- Rice cakes have more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Oatmeal is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
- Rice cakes covers your daily Manganese needs 244% more than Oatmeal.
- Oatmeal contains 6 times less Magnesium than Rice cakes. Rice cakes contain 151mg of Magnesium, while Oatmeal contains 26mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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 | +480.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +390.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +475.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +303.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +393.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1007.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +627.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +422.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.8% |
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 | +167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +265.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +364.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.5% |
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:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +279.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +586.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1324.2% |
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
0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +183.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 2.37g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 1.36g |
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| Net carbs | 76.3g | 9.97g |
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| Carbs | 80.1g | 11.67g |
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| Magnesium | 151mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 5.96mg |
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| Sugar | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 380mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 116mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 433IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.558mg |
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| Selenium | 16.4µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 3.025mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.003g |
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| Choline | 4.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.64g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.11g | 0.391g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 0.426g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.105mg |
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| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.2mg |
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| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.057mg |
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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
23%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.414g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal 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 ($)