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Rice vs. Vodka — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between rice and vodka?

  • Vodka has less manganese, iron, folate, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus than rice.
  • Rice's daily need coverage for manganese is 21% higher.
  • Vodka has a lower glycemic index than rice.

We used Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof types in this comparison.

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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
9
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%
Vodka
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.38% 3.3% 0% 2.1% 0.13% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3400%
Contains more IronIron +11900%
Contains more CopperCopper +590%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +760%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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
8
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%
Vodka
0
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% 1.3% 1.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
4
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Vodka
1
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +7852.4%
~equal in Water ~66.6g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Vodka Opinion
Calories 130kcal 231kcal Vodka
Protein 2.69g 0g Rice
Fats 0.28g 0g Rice
Net carbs 27.77g 0g Rice
Carbs 28.17g 0g Rice
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Rice
Calcium 10mg 0mg Rice
Potassium 35mg 1mg Rice
Iron 1.2mg 0.01mg Rice
Sugar 0.05g 0g Vodka
Fiber 0.4g 0g Rice
Copper 0.069mg 0.01mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 0mg Rice
Phosphorus 43mg 5mg Rice
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Manganese 0.472mg 0mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg 0µg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.005mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.007mg Rice
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0mg Rice
Folate 58µg 0µg Rice
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0g Vodka
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0g Rice
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg 0mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg 0mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg 0mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg 0mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg 0mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg 0mg Rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Vodka
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
0%
Vodka
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
1%
Vodka

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Vodka
Vodka is cheaper (difference - $1)
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
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)

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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.