Potato Starch vs. White Rice

Nutrition comparison of Potato Starch and Cooked White Rice


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of potato starch versus cooked white rice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in potato starch and white rice:

  • Both white rice and potato starch are high in calories.
  • White rice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • White rice has signficantly more iron than potato starch.
Detailed nutritional comparison of potato starch and white rice is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and White Rice (Rice, white, medium-grain, enriched, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both white rice and potato starch are high in calories. Potato starch has 156% more calories than white rice - white rice has 130 calories per 100 grams and potato starch has 333 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, potato starch is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to white rice for fat. Potato starch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for white rice, 8:91:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Potato Starch White Rice
Protein ~ 8%
Carbohydrates 100% 91%
Fat ~ 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Potato starch is high in carbohydrates and white rice has 66% less carbohydrates than potato starch - white rice has 28.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

White rice has more dietary fiber than potato starch - white rice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

White rice has more protein than potato starch - white rice has 2.4g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Fat

saturated fat

Both white rice and potato starch are low in saturated fat - white rice has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

The B Vitamins

White rice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Potato Starch White Rice
Thiamin ~ 0.167 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.016 MG
Niacin ~ 1.835 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.411 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.05 MG
Folate ~ 58 UG

Minerals

calcium

White rice has more calcium than potato starch - white rice has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

iron

White rice has signficantly more iron than potato starch - white rice has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

potassium

White rice has more potassium than potato starch - white rice has 29mg of potassium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.




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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.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and White Rice (Rice, white, medium-grain, enriched, cooked) .

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FAQ

Does white rice or potato starch contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both white rice and potato starch are high in calories. Potato starch has 160% more calories than white rice - white rice has 130 calories in 100g and potato starch has 333 calories.

Does white rice or potato starch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, potato starch is high in carbohydrates and white rice has 70% fewer carbohydrates than potato starch - white rice has 28.6g of carbs for 100g and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.