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Rice cakes vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rice cakes and Scrambled egg

  • Rice cakes have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Scrambled egg is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily Manganese needs 267% more than Scrambled egg.
  • Scrambled egg has 39 times less Vitamin B3 than Rice cakes. Rice cakes have 8.096mg of Vitamin B3, while Scrambled egg has 0.21mg.
  • Rice cakes contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

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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 Magnesium +978.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Potassium +103.4%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +50.6%
Contains more Copper +467.2%
Contains more Manganese +14272.1%
Contains more Calcium +418.2%
Contains more Iron +127.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +978.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Potassium +103.4%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +50.6%
Contains more Copper +467.2%
Contains more Manganese +14272.1%
Contains more Calcium +418.2%
Contains more Iron +127.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +3755.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 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 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3755.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3751%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +362.3%
Contains more Water +1030.5%
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +3751%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +362.3%
Contains more Water +1030.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +430.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.4%
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +430.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Scrambled egg Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 2.08g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 13.84g Scrambled egg
Fats 3.5g 16.18g Scrambled egg
Carbs 80.1g 2.08g Rice cakes
Calories 380kcal 212kcal Rice cakes
Sugar 1.64g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 0g Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 57mg Scrambled egg
Iron 1.14mg 2.59mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 151mg 14mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 242mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 147mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 187mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.66mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.067mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg 0.043mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 0IU 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.08mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 0.21mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.94mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.19mg Scrambled egg
Folate 21µg 29µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg Scrambled egg
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.34mg 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 0.638mg 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.414mg 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.152mg 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.489mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.218mg 0.325mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 0mg 426mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 6.153g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 5.889g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 1.969g Scrambled egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Scrambled egg
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
25%
Rice cakes
43%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.513g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients
  2. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.