Rice cakes vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between rice cakes and rice?
- Rice cakes are higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin B5, and fiber, yet rice is higher in folate.
- Rice cakes' daily need coverage for manganese is 248% more.
- Rice cakes have 13 times more Manganese than rice. While rice cakes have 6.18mg of Manganese, rice has only 0.472mg.
- The glycemic index of rice is lower.
We used Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types in this article.
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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 | +1158.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +754.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +450.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +410.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +783.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1209.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
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 | +692.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +448.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +191.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +176.2% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +234.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +257.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1060% |
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1161.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1360.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 2.69g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 0.28g |
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| Net carbs | 76.3g | 27.77g |
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| Carbs | 80.1g | 28.17g |
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| Magnesium | 151mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.05g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.069mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 380mg | 43mg |
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| Sodium | 116mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.472mg |
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| Selenium | 16.4µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 1.476mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.093mg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 58µg |
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| Choline | 2.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.64g | 0.077g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.11g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 0.076g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.096mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.116mg |
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| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.222mg |
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| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.144mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.164mg |
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| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.063mg |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.