Rice Milk vs. Salmon
Nutrition comparison of Rice Milk and Salmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rice milk
versus
salmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rice milk and salmon:
- Rice milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Salmon has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rice Milk (Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened) and Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and rice milk has 63% less calories than salmon - rice milk has 47 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rice milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to salmon per calorie. Rice milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:79:19 and for salmon, 67:0:33 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rice Milk | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | ~ |
| Fat | 19% | 33% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than rice milk - rice milk has 9.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Rice milk has more dietary fiber than salmon - rice milk has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than rice milk - rice milk has 5.3g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 72 times more protein than rice milk - rice milk has 0.28g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both salmon and rice milk are low in saturated fat - salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rice milk does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both salmon and rice milk are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and rice milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Rice milk has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and rice milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Rice milk has 80% more Vitamin A than salmon - rice milk has 63ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 936% more Vitamin D than rice milk - rice milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Rice milk and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rice milk has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rice milk and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rice milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both rice milk and salmon contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Rice Milk | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Niacin | 0.39 MG | 7.995 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.146 MG | 1.03 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.039 MG | 0.611 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63 UG | 4.15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rice milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than salmon - rice milk has 118mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Rice milk and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - rice milk has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than rice milk - rice milk has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than rice milk per 100 grams.
| Rice Milk | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.047 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.333 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.182 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.609 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rice milk has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Rice Milk | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.305 G | 0.081 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.305 G | 0.085 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does rice milk or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and rice milk has 60% less calories than salmon - rice milk has 47 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is rice milk or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 72 times more protein than rice milk - rice milk has 0.28g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does rice milk or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than rice milk - rice milk has 9.2g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does rice milk or salmon contain more calcium?
Rice milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than salmon - rice milk has 118mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does rice milk or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than rice milk - rice milk has 27mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.