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Macadamia vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macadamia and Brown rice different?

  • Macadamia is higher than Brown rice in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 137% more than Brown rice.
  • Macadamia contains 46 times more Saturated Fat than Brown rice. Macadamia contains 12.061g of Saturated Fat, while Brown rice contains 0.26g.

Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +2733.3%
Contains more Iron +558.9%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +327.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.1%
Contains more Copper +613.2%
Contains more Manganese +324.1%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +2733.3%
Contains more Iron +558.9%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +327.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.1%
Contains more Copper +613.2%
Contains more Manganese +324.1%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +571.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.6%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.561
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +571.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.6%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.561

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +188.7%
Contains more Fats +7711.3%
Contains more Other +159.1%
Contains more Carbs +85.1%
Contains more Water +5066.9%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +188.7%
Contains more Fats +7711.3%
Contains more Other +159.1%
Contains more Carbs +85.1%
Contains more Water +5066.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15855.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15855.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1745.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2261%
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1745.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2261%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 7.91g 2.74g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 0.97g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 718kcal 123kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 24.79g Brown rice
Fructose 0.07g 0g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 8.6g 1.6g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 3mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 0.56mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 39mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 103mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 86mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 1.3mg 0.71mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.106mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.974mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.17mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.178mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.069mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.38mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.123mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 9µg Macadamia
Vitamin K 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.033mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg 0.095mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.109mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.214mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.023mg 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.133mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.151mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.066mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.26g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.369g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.366g Macadamia
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Brown rice
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
43%
Macadamia
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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