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Rice vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rice and sugar substitute

  • Rice is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 87% higher.
  • Rice contains 21 times more manganese than sugar substitute. Rice contains 0.472mg of manganese, while sugar substitute contains 0.022mg.
  • Rice contains less sodium.
  • Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index than rice.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +885.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +437.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2045.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8690%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%

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
7
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +520%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +648.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200.9%
Contains more OtherOther +859.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 10mg 879mg 87%
Sodium 1mg 572mg 25%
Manganese 0.472mg 0.022mg 20%
Carbs 28.17g 84.77g 19%
Folate 58µg 15%
Selenium 7.5µg 14%
Iron 1.2mg 0.16mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.015mg 12%
Calories 130kcal 347kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 9%
Copper 0.069mg 0.007mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.015mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.08mg 6%
Phosphorus 43mg 8mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.04mg 4%
Fiber 0.4g 0.6g 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1%
Magnesium 12mg 6mg 1%
Protein 2.69g 2.06g 1%
Fats 0.28g 0g 0%
Net carbs 27.77g 84.17g N/A
Potassium 35mg 39mg 0%
Sugar 0.05g 4.03g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.015mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.077g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.