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Brown rice vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brown rice and Noodles?

  • Brown rice is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B6, yet Noodles is higher in Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Noodles's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
  • Brown rice has 3 times more Manganese than Noodles. While Brown rice has 0.974mg of Manganese, Noodles has only 0.315mg.

We used Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked types 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 Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +126.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Manganese +209.2%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +312.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.65
Equal in Copper - 0.098
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 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +126.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Manganese +209.2%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +312.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.65
Equal in Copper - 0.098

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 B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17
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 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.7%
Contains more Fats +113.4%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Equal in Carbs - 25.16
Equal in Water - 67.73
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +65.7%
Contains more Fats +113.4%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Equal in Carbs - 25.16
Equal in Water - 67.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +500%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +500%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Noodles
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 23.96g Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 4.54g Noodles
Fats 0.97g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 25.58g 25.16g Brown rice
Calories 123kcal 138kcal Noodles
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g 0.4g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 1.2g Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 12mg Noodles
Iron 0.56mg 1.47mg Noodles
Magnesium 39mg 21mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 76mg Brown rice
Potassium 86mg 38mg Brown rice
Sodium 4mg 5mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 0.65mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.098mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.974mg 0.315mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.17mg
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 2.077mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.263mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.046mg Brown rice
Folate 9µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.095mg 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.214mg 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.099mg 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.058mg 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.151mg 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.066mg 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Brown rice
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.419g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.552g Noodles
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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is better in case of low diet
Brown 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
14%
Brown rice
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/nutrients

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

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