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Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched vs. Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched and rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched

  • Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and copper; however, rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched has more vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched is 56% higher.
  • Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched has 26 times less Folate than rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched. Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched has 231µg of Folate, while rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched has 9µg.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched and Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 8.4% 10% 162% 73% 30% 49% 0.65% 142% 82%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 2.7% 7.6% 30% 37% 32% 46% 0.13% 143% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more IronIron +438.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Zinc ~1.16mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~108mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.1mg

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.
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% 2.2% 0% 144% 11% 79% 61% 38% 0% 0.25% 173% 3.2%
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% 18% 11% 30% 81% 33% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +722.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2466.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.048mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 80% 12%
Protein: 7.13 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 79.95 g
Water: 11.62 g
Other: 0.64 g
7% 79% 13%
Protein: 6.61 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 79.34 g
Water: 12.89 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +13.8%
Contains more WaterWater +10.9%
~equal in Protein ~6.61g
~equal in Carbs ~79.34g
~equal in Other ~0.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.177 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.158 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.155 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched Opinion
Calories 365kcal 360kcal Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Protein 7.13g 6.61g Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Fats 0.66g 0.58g Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Net carbs 78.65g 79.34g Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Carbs 79.95g 79.34g Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Magnesium 25mg 35mg Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Calcium 28mg 9mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Potassium 115mg 86mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Iron 4.31mg 0.8mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Sugar 0.12g Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Fiber 1.3g Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Copper 0.22mg 0.11mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Zinc 1.09mg 1.16mg Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Phosphorus 115mg 108mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Sodium 5mg 1mg Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Vitamin E 0.11mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Manganese 1.088mg 1.1mg Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Selenium 15.1µg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Vitamin B1 0.576mg 0.07mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.048mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Vitamin B3 4.192mg 1.6mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Vitamin B5 1.014mg 1.342mg Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Vitamin B6 0.164mg 0.145mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Folate 231µg 9µg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Choline 5.8mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Saturated Fat 0.18g 0.158g Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Monounsaturated Fat 0.206g 0.181g Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Polyunsaturated fat 0.177g 0.155g Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.077mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Threonine 0.255mg 0.236mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Isoleucine 0.308mg 0.285mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Leucine 0.589mg 0.546mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Lysine 0.258mg 0.239mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Methionine 0.168mg 0.155mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Phenylalanine 0.381mg 0.353mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Valine 0.435mg 0.403mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Histidine 0.168mg 0.155mg Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Fructose 0.02g Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
39%
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
14%
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
32%
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched 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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168877/nutrients
  2. Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169760/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.