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Rice vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rice and Wheat

  • Rice contains less Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 than Wheat .
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for Selenium is 149% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Wheat, durum.

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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
1
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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1131.4%
Contains more IronIron +193.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +701.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +749%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1081.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +538.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1092%

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
3
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% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more WaterWater +525.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +408.6%
Contains more FatsFats +782.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.5%
Contains more OtherOther +323.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +290.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1186.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Wheat Opinion
Calories 130kcal 339kcal Wheat
Protein 2.69g 13.68g Wheat
Fats 0.28g 2.47g Wheat
Net carbs 27.77g 71.13g Wheat
Carbs 28.17g 71.13g Wheat
Magnesium 12mg 144mg Wheat
Calcium 10mg 34mg Wheat
Potassium 35mg 431mg Wheat
Iron 1.2mg 3.52mg Wheat
Sugar 0.05g Wheat
Fiber 0.4g Rice
Copper 0.069mg 0.553mg Wheat
Zinc 0.49mg 4.16mg Wheat
Phosphorus 43mg 508mg Wheat
Sodium 1mg 2mg Rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Manganese 0.472mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 7.5µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.121mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 58µg 43µg Rice
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.454g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.344g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.978g Wheat
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.096mg 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.222mg 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.097mg 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.063mg 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.164mg 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.063mg 0.322mg Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.377g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.