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Brown rice vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown rice and Prunes different?

  • Brown rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Prunes is higher in Vitamin K, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Prunes covers your daily need of Vitamin K 49% more than Brown rice.
  • Brown rice contains 19 times more Selenium than Prunes. Brown rice contains 5.8µg of Selenium, while Prunes contains 0.3µg.

Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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 Phosphorus +49.3%
Contains more Zinc +61.4%
Contains more Manganese +225.8%
Contains more Selenium +1833.3%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +66.1%
Contains more Potassium +751.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +165.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
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 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.3%
Contains more Zinc +61.4%
Contains more Manganese +225.8%
Contains more Selenium +1833.3%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +66.1%
Contains more Potassium +751.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +165.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 41

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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Prunes
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +29650%
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 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +29650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +155.3%
Contains more Water +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +149.7%
Contains more Other +500%
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +155.3%
Contains more Water +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +149.7%
Contains more Other +500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +596.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +596.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +385.1%
Contains more Sucrose +60%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +385.1%
Contains more Sucrose +60%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Prunes
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 2.74g 2.18g Brown rice
Fats 0.97g 0.38g Brown rice
Carbs 25.58g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 123kcal 240kcal Prunes
Starch 24.79g 5.11g Brown rice
Fructose 0g 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 0.24g 38.13g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 3mg 43mg Prunes
Iron 0.56mg 0.93mg Prunes
Magnesium 39mg 41mg Prunes
Phosphorus 103mg 69mg Brown rice
Potassium 86mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 4mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 0.71mg 0.44mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 0.974mg 0.299mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 0.3µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 0IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.051mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 1.882mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.205mg Prunes
Folate 9µg 4µg Brown rice
Vitamin K 0.2µg 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.025mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg 0.049mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.041mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg 0.066mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg 0.05mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg 0.016mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.052mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg 0.056mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg 0.027mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 0.053g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.062g Brown rice
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 Prunes
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
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.89g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients

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

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