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Rice vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rice and Mothbeans

  • Rice is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Mothbeans is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Mothbeans is 24% higher.
  • Rice contains 3 times more Selenium than Mothbeans. Rice contains 7.5µg of Selenium, while Mothbeans contains 2.8µg.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 74% 0.9% 27% 118% 55% 16% 64% 1.3% 69% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +768.6%
Contains more IronIron +161.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +248.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.7%

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 3.3% 0.6% 0% 0% 31% 5.3% 13% 23% 21% 0% 0% 107% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.391mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.093mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +190.3%
Contains more FatsFats +96.4%
Contains more OtherOther +245.2%
~equal in Water ~69.23g

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
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.256 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Mothbeans Opinion
Calories 130kcal 117kcal Rice
Protein 2.69g 7.81g Mothbeans
Fats 0.28g 0.55g Mothbeans
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mothbeans
Net carbs 27.77g 20.96g Rice
Carbs 28.17g 20.96g Rice
Magnesium 12mg 104mg Mothbeans
Calcium 10mg 3mg Rice
Potassium 35mg 304mg Mothbeans
Iron 1.2mg 3.14mg Mothbeans
Sugar 0.05g Mothbeans
Fiber 0.4g Rice
Copper 0.069mg 0.164mg Mothbeans
Zinc 0.49mg 0.59mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 43mg 150mg Mothbeans
Sodium 1mg 10mg Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Mothbeans
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Mothbeans
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Manganese 0.472mg 0.527mg Mothbeans
Selenium 7.5µg 2.8µg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.124mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.023mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0.668mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.391mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.093mg
Folate 58µg 143µg Mothbeans
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.124g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.044g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.256g Mothbeans
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.05mg Mothbeans
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.388mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.222mg 0.525mg Mothbeans
Lysine 0.097mg 0.425mg Mothbeans
Methionine 0.063mg 0.075mg Mothbeans
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.35mg Mothbeans
Valine 0.164mg 0.25mg Mothbeans
Histidine 0.063mg 0.263mg Mothbeans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Mothbeans
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
16%
Mothbeans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
44%
Mothbeans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.