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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.
  • 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +978.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +467.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14272.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +418.2%
Contains more IronIron +127.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 41% 19% 33% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3755.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +3751%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.8%
Contains more FatsFats +362.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1030.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +430.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 380kcal 212kcal Rice cakes
Protein 9g 13.84g Scrambled egg
Fats 3.5g 16.18g Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Net carbs 76.3g 2.08g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 2.08g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 0mg 426mg Rice cakes
Vitamin D 46IU Scrambled egg
Magnesium 151mg 14mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 57mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 299mg 147mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 2.59mg Scrambled egg
Sugar 1.64g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 0g Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.067mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.66mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 242mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 187mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Manganese 6.18mg 0.043mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 22.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg Scrambled egg
Folate 21µg 29µg Scrambled egg
Choline 180.6mg Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 0.64g 6.153g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 5.889g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 1.969g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Scrambled egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Rice cakes
47%
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 Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
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 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.