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Wild rice vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wild rice and Corn raw?

  • Wild rice is richer in Zinc, Copper, and Manganese, while Corn raw is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Corn raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 11% higher.
  • Corn raw has 3 times less Zinc than Wild rice. Wild rice has 1.34mg of Zinc, while Corn raw has 0.46mg.
  • Wild rice is lower in Sugar.

We used Wild rice, cooked and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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.
Wild rice
Wild rice
7
:
3
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +191.3%
Contains more Copper +124.1%
Contains more Manganese +73%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Wild rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 23% 36% 9% 1% 37% 41% 37% 5%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +191.3%
Contains more Copper +124.1%
Contains more Manganese +73%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 89

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.
Wild rice
Wild rice
4
:
6
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Vitamin E +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.6%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Wild rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 14% 21% 25% 10% 32% 20% 0% 2%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.6%
Contains more Folate +61.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wild rice
Wild rice
2
:
3
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Carbs +14.1%
Contains more Fats +297.1%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Equal in Water - 76.05
Wild rice
4% 21% 74%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 21.34 g
Water: 73.93 g
Other: 0.4 g
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Carbs +14.1%
Contains more Fats +297.1%
Contains more Other +57.5%
Equal in Water - 76.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wild rice
Wild rice
1
:
2
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +764%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Wild rice
16% 16% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +764%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wild rice
Wild rice
0
:
4
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +169.7%
Contains more Glucose +1615%
Contains more Fructose +870%
Wild rice
45% 27% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Corn raw
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +169.7%
Contains more Glucose +1615%
Contains more Fructose +870%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wild rice Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 19.54g 16.7g Wild rice
Protein 3.99g 3.27g Wild rice
Fats 0.34g 1.35g Corn raw
Carbs 21.34g 18.7g Wild rice
Calories 101kcal 86kcal Wild rice
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 0.2g 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 0.73g 6.26g Wild rice
Fiber 1.8g 2g Corn raw
Calcium 3mg 2mg Wild rice
Iron 0.6mg 0.52mg Wild rice
Magnesium 32mg 37mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 82mg 89mg Corn raw
Potassium 101mg 270mg Corn raw
Sodium 3mg 15mg Wild rice
Zinc 1.34mg 0.46mg Wild rice
Copper 0.121mg 0.054mg Wild rice
Manganese 0.282mg 0.163mg Wild rice
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Wild rice
Vitamin A 3IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.07mg Wild rice
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.155mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.055mg Wild rice
Vitamin B3 1.287mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.154mg 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.135mg 0.093mg Wild rice
Folate 26µg 42µg Corn raw
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.3µg Wild rice
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.023mg Wild rice
Threonine 0.127mg 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.167mg 0.129mg Wild rice
Leucine 0.276mg 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.17mg 0.137mg Wild rice
Methionine 0.119mg 0.067mg Wild rice
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.15mg Wild rice
Valine 0.232mg 0.185mg Wild rice
Histidine 0.104mg 0.089mg Wild rice
Saturated Fat 0.049g 0.325g Wild rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.432g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.487g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wild rice Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Wild rice
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Wild rice
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice
Wild rice is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Wild rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168897/nutrients
  2. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.