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Brown rice vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown rice and Cream cheese

  • Brown rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cream cheese is 100% higher.
  • Brown rice contains 89 times more Manganese than Cream cheese. Brown rice contains 0.974mg of Manganese, while Cream cheese contains 0.011mg.
  • Brown rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Cheese, cream.

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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 Iron +409.1%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +42%
Contains more Copper +488.9%
Contains more Manganese +8754.5%
Contains more Calcium +3133.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Selenium +48.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 107
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +409.1%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +42%
Contains more Copper +488.9%
Contains more Manganese +8754.5%
Contains more Calcium +3133.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Selenium +48.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 107

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 B1 +673.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +950%
Equal in Folate - 9
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +673.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +950%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +363.4%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Fats +3450.5%
Contains more Other +188.6%
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Carbs +363.4%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Fats +3450.5%
Contains more Other +188.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2313.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.2%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2313.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +6982.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +6982.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 5.52g Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 0.97g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 25.58g 5.52g Brown rice
Calories 123kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 24.79g 0.35g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g 3.76g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 0g Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.56mg 0.11mg Brown rice
Magnesium 39mg 9mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 86mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 4mg 314mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 0.5mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.018mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.974mg 0.011mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.023mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.091mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.056mg Brown rice
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.095mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.214mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.099mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.058mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.151mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.066mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 20.213g Brown rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g Cream cheese

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Brown rice Cream cheese
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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
14%
Brown rice
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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