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Scrambled egg vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scrambled egg and Rice cakes

  • Scrambled egg has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Rice cakes are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily Manganese needs 267% more than Scrambled egg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, egg, scrambled and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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 Calcium +418.2%
Contains more Iron +127.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +978.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Potassium +103.4%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +50.6%
Contains more Copper +467.2%
Contains more Manganese +14272.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +418.2%
Contains more Iron +127.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +978.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Potassium +103.4%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +50.6%
Contains more Copper +467.2%
Contains more Manganese +14272.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3755.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3755.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +362.3%
Contains more Water +1030.5%
Contains more Carbs +3751%
Contains more Other +25%
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +362.3%
Contains more Water +1030.5%
Contains more Carbs +3751%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +430.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +430.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 2.08g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 13.84g 9g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 3.5g Scrambled egg
Carbs 2.08g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 212kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Sugar 1.64g Rice cakes
Fiber 0g 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 57mg 11mg Scrambled egg
Iron 2.59mg 1.14mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 242mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 147mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 187mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.66mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.067mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.043mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 22.5µg 16.4µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 0IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.056mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.103mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.13mg Scrambled egg
Folate 29µg 21µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg Scrambled egg
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.125mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg 0.34mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0.358mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg 0.638mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg 0.414mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.427mg 0.152mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.399mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg 0.489mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg 0.218mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 426mg 0mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 6.153g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 1.11g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 1.11g Scrambled egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scrambled egg Rice cakes
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
43%
Scrambled egg
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.513g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/nutrients
  2. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.