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Rice vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rice and plums

  • Rice is richer in manganese, selenium, folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, yet plums are richer in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for rice is 18% higher.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Plums, 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.
Rice
8
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%
Plum
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +605.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +390%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +807.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
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%
Plum
5
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 32% 5.7% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1060%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~1.9mg

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
Plum
1
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +284.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Plum
2
9% 69% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Plum DV% diff.
Manganese 0.472mg 0.052mg 18%
Selenium 7.5µg 0µg 14%
Folate 58µg 5µg 13%
Iron 1.2mg 0.17mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.028mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.5mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0.417mg 7%
Carbs 28.17g 11.42g 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.4µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.029mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.135mg 5%
Phosphorus 43mg 16mg 4%
Protein 2.69g 0.7g 4%
Calories 130kcal 46kcal 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.1mg 4%
Fiber 0.4g 1.4g 4%
Potassium 35mg 157mg 4%
Fructose 3.07g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Copper 0.069mg 0.057mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.026mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 7mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 27.77g 10.02g N/A
Calcium 10mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 0.05g 9.92g N/A
Sodium 1mg 0mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 1.9mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.077g 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0.134g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.044g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.014mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 0.009mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Plum
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
8%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum
Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.