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Rice noodles vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rice noodles and Borage?

  • Rice noodles is higher in Selenium, yet Borage is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 40% more.
  • Rice noodles has 5 times more Selenium than Borage. While Rice noodles has 4.5µg of Selenium, Borage has only 0.9µg.

We used Rice noodles, cooked and Borage, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 0.35% 5.3% 13% 6.8% 8.6% 2.5% 15% 25%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 28% 41% 124% 43% 5.5% 23% 10% 46% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11650%
Contains more IronIron +2257.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +242.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.1%

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% 0.6% 0% 4.5% 0.92% 1.4% 0.66% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.87%
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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 117% 252% 0% 0% 15% 35% 17% 2.5% 19% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 24% 74%
Protein: 1.79 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 24.01 g
Water: 73.82 g
Other: 0.18 g
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2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +684.6%
Contains more FatsFats +250%
Contains more WaterWater +26%
Contains more OtherOther +700%
~equal in Protein ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.023 g
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35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +711.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice noodles Borage Opinion
Calories 108kcal 21kcal Rice noodles
Protein 1.79g 1.8g Borage
Fats 0.2g 0.7g Borage
Vitamin C 0mg 35mg Borage
Net carbs 23.01g 3.06g Rice noodles
Carbs 24.01g 3.06g Rice noodles
Magnesium 3mg 52mg Borage
Calcium 4mg 93mg Borage
Potassium 4mg 470mg Borage
Iron 0.14mg 3.3mg Borage
Sugar 0.03g Borage
Fiber 1g Rice noodles
Copper 0.038mg 0.13mg Borage
Zinc 0.25mg 0.2mg Rice noodles
Phosphorus 20mg 53mg Borage
Sodium 19mg 80mg Rice noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.03mg Rice noodles
Manganese 0.114mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 4.5µg 0.9µg Rice noodles
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.06mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.072mg 0.9mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.041mg Borage
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.084mg Borage
Folate 1µg 13µg Borage
Choline 1.6mg Rice noodles
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.17g Rice noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.023g 0.109g Borage
Tryptophan 0.022mg Rice noodles
Threonine 0.063mg Rice noodles
Isoleucine 0.073mg Rice noodles
Leucine 0.147mg Rice noodles
Lysine 0.062mg Rice noodles
Methionine 0.043mg Rice noodles
Phenylalanine 0.095mg Rice noodles
Valine 0.104mg Rice noodles
Histidine 0.045mg Rice noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice noodles Borage
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
1%
Rice noodles
36%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Rice noodles
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168914/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.