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Wild rice vs. Rice noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wild rice and Rice noodles

  • Wild rice has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Rice noodles is higher in Selenium.
  • Wild rice has 26 times more Folate than Rice noodles. While Wild rice has 26µg of Folate, Rice noodles has only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wild rice, cooked and Rice noodles, cooked.

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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
8
:
2
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +310%
Contains more Potassium +2425%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Zinc +436%
Contains more Copper +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +147.4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +462.5%
Wild rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 23% 36% 9% 1% 37% 41% 37% 5%
Rice noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 6% 3% 9% 1% 3% 7% 13% 15% 25%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +310%
Contains more Potassium +2425%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Zinc +436%
Contains more Copper +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +147.4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +462.5%

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
9
:
0
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2150%
Contains more Folate +2500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Rice noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2150%
Contains more Folate +2500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wild rice
Wild rice
4
:
1
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
Contains more Protein +122.9%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Equal in Water - 73.82
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
Rice noodles
2% 24% 74%
Protein: 1.79 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 24.01 g
Water: 73.82 g
Other: 0.18 g
Contains more Protein +122.9%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Equal in Water - 73.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wild rice
Wild rice
2
:
1
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +826.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Wild rice
16% 16% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Rice noodles
32% 36% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +826.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%

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 Rice noodles
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wild rice Rice noodles Opinion
Net carbs 19.54g 23.01g Rice noodles
Protein 3.99g 1.79g Wild rice
Fats 0.34g 0.2g Wild rice
Carbs 21.34g 24.01g Rice noodles
Calories 101kcal 108kcal Rice noodles
Fructose 0.2g Wild rice
Sugar 0.73g 0.03g Rice noodles
Fiber 1.8g 1g Wild rice
Calcium 3mg 4mg Rice noodles
Iron 0.6mg 0.14mg Wild rice
Magnesium 32mg 3mg Wild rice
Phosphorus 82mg 20mg Wild rice
Potassium 101mg 4mg Wild rice
Sodium 3mg 19mg Wild rice
Zinc 1.34mg 0.25mg Wild rice
Copper 0.121mg 0.038mg Wild rice
Manganese 0.282mg 0.114mg Wild rice
Selenium 0.8µg 4.5µg Rice noodles
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Wild rice
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.03mg Wild rice
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.018mg Wild rice
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.004mg Wild rice
Vitamin B3 1.287mg 0.072mg Wild rice
Vitamin B5 0.154mg 0.011mg Wild rice
Vitamin B6 0.135mg 0.006mg Wild rice
Folate 26µg 1µg Wild rice
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Wild rice
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.022mg Wild rice
Threonine 0.127mg 0.063mg Wild rice
Isoleucine 0.167mg 0.073mg Wild rice
Leucine 0.276mg 0.147mg Wild rice
Lysine 0.17mg 0.062mg Wild rice
Methionine 0.119mg 0.043mg Wild rice
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.095mg Wild rice
Valine 0.232mg 0.104mg Wild rice
Histidine 0.104mg 0.045mg Wild rice
Saturated Fat 0.049g 0.023g Rice noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.026g Wild rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.023g Wild rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wild rice Rice noodles
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
10%
Wild rice
1%
Rice noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Wild rice
8%
Rice noodles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wild rice
Wild rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wild rice
Wild rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wild rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168897/nutrients
  2. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168914/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.