Rice cakes vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between rice cakes and wheat
- Rice cakes have more manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B2, while wheat has more selenium and iron.
- Rice cakes' daily need coverage for manganese is 224% higher.
- Wheat contains 15 times less sodium than rice cakes. Rice cakes contain 116mg of sodium, while wheat contains 8mg.
- Wheat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat is 50, while the glycemic index of rice cakes is 82.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked.
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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 | +214.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.5% |
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 | +243.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +251.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.6% |
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:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +321.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1004.7% |
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1221.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +356.8% |
| 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 Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 1.03mg | 224% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 2.305mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 380mg | 147mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 16.4µg | 31.9µg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 151mg | 48mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 23% | |
| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.207mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 80.1g | 27.6g | 18% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 132kcal | 12% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.76mg | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 5.71g | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 1.84mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 0.243g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 164mg | 4% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 0.83g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.64g | 0.077g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.11g | 0.084g | 3% |
| Folate | 21µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 4.3g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 76.3g | 23.3g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.07g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)