Rice vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rice and espresso
- Rice has more manganese, folate, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, espresso is higher in vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Espresso covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 23% more than rice.
- The glycemic index of rice is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +823.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +880% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +514.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +844% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1261.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2141.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1586.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 212mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 5.207mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.05mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 80mg | 16% |
| Folate | 58µg | 1µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.001mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.177mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 1.67g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.002mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.028mg | 7% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 9kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 7mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 0.12g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 2.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso 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.