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Brown rice vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brown rice and Peanut butter

  • Peanut butter is higher than Brown rice in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 66% more than Brown rice.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brown rice is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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.
Brown rice
Brown rice
2
:
8
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Contains more Calcium +1533.3%
Contains more Iron +210.7%
Contains more Magnesium +330.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.2%
Contains more Potassium +548.8%
Contains more Zinc +253.5%
Contains more Copper +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +70.9%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Contains more Calcium +1533.3%
Contains more Iron +210.7%
Contains more Magnesium +330.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.2%
Contains more Potassium +548.8%
Contains more Zinc +253.5%
Contains more Copper +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +70.9%

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.
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
7
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +5252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.5%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Brown rice
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%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +5252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.5%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
2
:
3
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Water +5613%
Contains more Protein +710.6%
Contains more Fats +5194.8%
Contains more Other +556.8%
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Water +5613%
Contains more Protein +710.6%
Contains more Fats +5194.8%
Contains more Other +556.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6930.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3324.9%
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6930.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3324.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
3
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Starch +596.3%
Contains more Sucrose +4170.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Brown rice
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Peanut butter
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +596.3%
Contains more Sucrose +4170.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Peanut butter
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 Brown rice Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 17.31g Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 0.97g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 25.58g 22.31g Brown rice
Calories 123kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 24.79g 3.56g Brown rice
Fructose 0g 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 0.24g 10.49g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 3mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 0.56mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 39mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 103mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 86mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 4mg 17mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.106mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.974mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 5.8µg 4.1µg Brown rice
Vitamin E 0.17mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.15mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 9µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.095mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.214mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.099mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.058mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.151mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.066mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0g 0.075g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 10.325g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients
  2. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.