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Rice vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rice and Biscuit

  • Rice contains less Vitamin B2, Calcium, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3 than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Sodium is 25% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rice is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +245.7%
Contains more IronIron +141.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +281.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%

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
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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 0% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~61µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +136.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5721.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.3%
Contains more OtherOther +661.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7775%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5377.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Biscuit Opinion
Calories 130kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 2.69g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0.28g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 27.77g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 28.17g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Rice
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Biscuit
Calcium 10mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 35mg 121mg Biscuit
Iron 1.2mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 0.05g 2.18g Rice
Fiber 0.4g 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.069mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.49mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 43mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 1mg 580mg Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Manganese 0.472mg 0.378mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.285mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.035mg Rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Folate 58µg 61µg Biscuit
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 4.324g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.096mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.222mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.097mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.063mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.164mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.063mg 0.161mg Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Biscuit
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
12%
Rice
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.