Rice milk vs. Soy milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rice milk and soy milk different?
- Rice milk is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B2; however, soy milk is richer in copper and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rice milk is 26% higher.
- Soy milk has a lower glycemic index (37) than rice milk (79).
Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened and Soymilk, original, and vanilla, unfortified are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +372% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +337% |
| Contains more IronIron | +220% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1023.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1067.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.7% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +207% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 0µg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.128mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 25mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.069mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.64mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.28g | 3.27g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 42IU | 0IU | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.146mg | 0.373mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.313g | 0.961g | 4% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 23.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.039mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.223mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 118mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 51mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.205g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.625g | 0.401g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.39mg | 0.513mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.17g | 6.28g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 1.75g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 54kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.87g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.28g | 3.99g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice milk contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice milk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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