Rice vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Rice and Banana
- Rice has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Fiber.
- Banana covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 21% more than Rice.
- Banana contains 8 times less Selenium than Rice. Rice contains 7.5µg of Selenium, while Banana contains 1µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Bananas, raw.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +361.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +226.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +922.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +425.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +461.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +294.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +366.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.6% |
~equal in
Water
~74.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +175% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.073g
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 130kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 2.69g | 1.09g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 27.77g | 20.24g |
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| Carbs | 28.17g | 22.84g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 35mg | 358mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.26mg |
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| Sugar | 0.05g | 12.23g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.078mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.15mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 43mg | 22mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 64IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.27mg |
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| Selenium | 7.5µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 2.1mg | 9.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.077g | 0.112g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.047mg |
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| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0.077mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g |
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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
12%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.