Rice vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between rice and cheese
- Cheese is richer than rice in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheese is 94% higher.
- Rice contains less saturated fat.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index than rice.
Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Cheese, cheddar.
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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 IronIron | +757.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1648.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +642.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +958.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +280% |
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 | +462.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2401.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1675% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3192.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +685.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +811.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +750.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11796.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +783.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10406.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1769.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 18.867g | 85% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 710mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 455mg | 59% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 33.31g | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.1µg | 46% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 22.87g | 40% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 28.5µg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 330µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.428mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 3.64mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 653mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 9.246g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.027mg | 19% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 404kcal | 14% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.14mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.029mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 1.421g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0.059mg | 9% |
| Folate | 58µg | 27µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 3.09g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 16.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins