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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +418.2%
Contains more IronIron +127.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +978.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +467.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 11% 41% 19% 33% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3755.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +53.8%
Contains more FatsFats +362.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1030.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3751%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +430.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 212kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Protein 13.84g 9g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 3.5g Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Scrambled egg
Net carbs 2.08g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 2.08g 80.1g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 426mg 0mg Rice cakes
Vitamin D 46IU Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 57mg 11mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 147mg 299mg Rice cakes
Iron 2.59mg 1.14mg Scrambled egg
Sugar 1.64g Rice cakes
Fiber 0g 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.067mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.66mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 242mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 187mg 116mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 679IU 0IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.043mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 22.5µg 16.4µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg Scrambled egg
Folate 29µg 21µg Scrambled egg
Choline 180.6mg Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 6.153g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 1.11g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 1.11g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scrambled egg Rice cakes
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
47%
Scrambled egg
23%
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 Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
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 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.