Rice cakes vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between rice cakes and spinach
- Rice cakes have more manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, copper, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, spinach is richer in vitamin A, folate, and iron.
- Rice cakes cover your daily manganese needs 228% more than spinach.
- Spinach has 17 times less Vitamin B3 than rice cakes. Rice cakes have 8.096mg of Vitamin B3, while spinach has 0.49mg.
- Rice cakes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rice cakes is 82, while the glycemic index of spinach is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +73.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +578.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +561% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +993.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1136.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +1552.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +595.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
3.75 g
Water:
91.21 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +203% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1246.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2036% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1445.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
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
0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +18400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +918.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.3% |
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 |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 2.97g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 0.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.3g | 1.35g |
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| Carbs | 80.1g | 3.75g |
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| Magnesium | 151mg | 87mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 136mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 466mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 3.57mg |
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| Sugar | 0.43g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.174mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 380mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 116mg | 70mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 10481IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 524µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.08mg |
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.935mg |
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| Selenium | 16.4µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.236mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 146µg |
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| Choline | 19.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.64g | 0.043g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.11g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 0.109g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.152mg |
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| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.231mg |
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| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.182mg |
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| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.055mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.134mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.168mg |
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| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.066mg |
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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%
170%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)