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Rice vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rice and Rice

  • The amount of Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3 in Rice is higher than in Rice.
  • Rice covers your daily Folate needs 14% more than Rice.
  • Rice has 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Rice. Rice has 0.163mg of Vitamin B1, while Rice has 0.02mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, unenriched, cooked 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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Rice
Contains more Iron +500%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 43
Equal in Potassium - 35
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Equal in Manganese - 0.472
Equal in Selenium - 7.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Iron +500%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 43
Equal in Potassium - 35
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Equal in Manganese - 0.472
Equal in Selenium - 7.5

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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0
Rice
Contains more Vitamin B1 +715%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269%
Contains more Folate +1833.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.013
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.093
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 8% 24% 22% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +715%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269%
Contains more Folate +1833.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.013
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.093

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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Rice
Equal in Protein - 2.69
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Carbs - 28.17
Equal in Water - 68.44
Equal in Other - 0.42
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Equal in Protein - 2.69
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Carbs - 28.17
Equal in Water - 68.44
Equal in Other - 0.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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0
Rice
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.077
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.076
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.077
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.076

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Rice Opinion
Net carbs 27.77g 27.77g
Protein 2.69g 2.69g
Fats 0.28g 0.28g
Carbs 28.17g 28.17g
Calories 130kcal 130kcal
Sugar 0.05g 0.05g
Fiber 0.4g 0.4g
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 1.2mg 0.2mg Rice
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 43mg 43mg
Potassium 35mg 35mg
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg
Copper 0.069mg 0.069mg
Manganese 0.472mg 0.472mg
Selenium 7.5µg 7.5µg
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.02mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.013mg
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0.4mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.39mg
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.093mg
Folate 58µg 3µg Rice
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.031mg
Threonine 0.096mg 0.096mg
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.116mg
Leucine 0.222mg 0.222mg
Lysine 0.097mg 0.097mg
Methionine 0.063mg 0.063mg
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.144mg
Valine 0.164mg 0.164mg
Histidine 0.063mg 0.063mg
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.077g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.088g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.076g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rice Rice
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
13%
Rice
5%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
18%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.05 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.077 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169757/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.