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Rice vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rice and Coffee

  • Rice is richer than Coffee in Manganese, Iron, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice is 20% higher.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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
9
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%
Coffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +11900%
Contains more CopperCopper +3350%
Contains more ZincZinc +2350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1952.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40%

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
6
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%
Coffee
3
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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1064.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +672.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9200%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
3
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Coffee
2
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2141.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +45.2%
Contains more OtherOther +11.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
2
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +486.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7500%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Coffee Opinion
Calories 130kcal 1kcal Rice
Protein 2.69g 0.12g Rice
Fats 0.28g 0.02g Rice
Net carbs 27.77g 0g Rice
Carbs 28.17g 0g Rice
Magnesium 12mg 3mg Rice
Calcium 10mg 2mg Rice
Potassium 35mg 49mg Coffee
Iron 1.2mg 0.01mg Rice
Sugar 0.05g 0g Coffee
Fiber 0.4g 0g Rice
Copper 0.069mg 0.002mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 0.02mg Rice
Phosphorus 43mg 3mg Rice
Sodium 1mg 2mg Rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.01mg Rice
Manganese 0.472mg 0.023mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg 0µg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.014mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.076mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0.191mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.254mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.001mg Rice
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Coffee
Folate 58µg 2µg Rice
Choline 2.1mg 2.6mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.002g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.015g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.001g Rice
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg 0.001mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.002mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg 0.005mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg 0.001mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg 0mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.003mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg 0.003mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg 0.002mg Rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Coffee
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
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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 ($1)
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.