Rice vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between rice and sugar
- The amount of manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus in rice is higher than in sugar.
- Rice covers your daily manganese needs 20% more than sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Sugars, granulated.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +885.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +342100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 28.17g | 99.98g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.004mg | 20% |
| Folate | 58µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.05mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.6µg | 13% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 387kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.007mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 0g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 99.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0g | 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
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)