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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1125%
Contains more Copper +885.7%
Contains more Manganese +2045.5%
Contains more Calcium +8690%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1125%
Contains more Copper +885.7%
Contains more Manganese +2045.5%
Contains more Calcium +8690%
Contains more Potassium +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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
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% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +648.8%
Contains more Carbs +200.9%
Contains more Other +859.5%
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 Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +648.8%
Contains more Carbs +200.9%
Contains more Other +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 Opinion
Net carbs 27.77g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.69g 2.06g Rice
Fats 0.28g 0g Rice
Carbs 28.17g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 130kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 0.05g 4.03g Rice
Fiber 0.4g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 10mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.2mg 0.16mg Rice
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Rice
Phosphorus 43mg 8mg Rice
Potassium 35mg 39mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 1mg 572mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 0.04mg Rice
Copper 0.069mg 0.007mg Rice
Manganese 0.472mg 0.022mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.015mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B3 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.08mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.015mg Rice
Folate 58µg Rice
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
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.