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Rice vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice and Green bean different?

  • Rice is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Green bean is higher in Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Green bean covers your daily need of Vitamin K 40% more than Rice.
  • Rice contains 38 times more Selenium than Green bean. Rice contains 7.5µg of Selenium, while Green bean contains 0.2µg.

Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were 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 Iron +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.3%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +65.6%
Contains more Selenium +3650%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +317.1%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.3%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +65.6%
Contains more Selenium +3650%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +317.1%
Equal in Sodium - 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.
Rice
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more Folate +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +646.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more Folate +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +646.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Carbs +257.5%
Contains more Water +30.4%
Contains more Other +73.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Carbs +257.5%
Contains more Water +30.4%
Contains more Other +73.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.8%
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 27.77g 4.68g Rice
Protein 2.69g 1.89g Rice
Fats 0.28g 0.28g
Carbs 28.17g 7.88g Rice
Calories 130kcal 35kcal Rice
Sugar 0.05g 3.63g Rice
Fiber 0.4g 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 10mg 44mg Green bean
Iron 1.2mg 0.65mg Rice
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Green bean
Phosphorus 43mg 29mg Rice
Potassium 35mg 146mg Green bean
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.49mg 0.25mg Rice
Copper 0.069mg 0.057mg Rice
Manganese 0.472mg 0.285mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg 0.2µg Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 0mg 9.7mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.074mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.097mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0.614mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.074mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.056mg Rice
Folate 58µg 33µg Rice
Vitamin K 0µg 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.02mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg 0.082mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.069mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg 0.116mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg 0.091mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg 0.023mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.069mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg 0.093mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg 0.035mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.064g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.011g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice Green bean
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Rice
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/nutrients
  2. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.