Rice cakes vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between rice cakes and potato salad?
- Potato salad has less manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, copper, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5 than rice cakes.
- Rice cakes' daily need coverage for manganese is 264% higher.
- Rice cakes have 10 times more magnesium than potato salad. Rice cakes have 151mg of magnesium, while potato salad has 15mg.
- Rice cakes contain less sodium.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index than rice cakes.
We used Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Potato salad, home-prepared 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 | +906.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +222% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +706.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +630.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6018.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +809.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +235.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +617.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1188.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +123.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.101mg | 264% |
| Phosphorus | 380mg | 52mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 0.89mg | 45% |
| Magnesium | 151mg | 15mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.118mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 80.1g | 11.17g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 16.4µg | 4.1µg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.31mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 3.737g | 18% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 529mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.534mg | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 2.68g | 13% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 143kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 8.2g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.65mg | 6% |
| Folate | 21µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.64g | 1.429g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.11g | 2.48g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.141mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 254mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.3g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.789g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.