Almond vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Almond and Brown rice different?
- Almond is higher than Brown rice in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc.
- Almond covers your daily need of Vitamin E 170% more than Brown rice.
- Almond contains 90 times more Calcium than Brown rice. Almond contains 269mg of Calcium, while Brown rice contains 3mg.
Nuts, almonds 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +592.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +752.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +562.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +872.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +339.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +367% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +14976.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1549.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +388.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +466.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +671.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5047.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +572.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1493.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +8450.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3268.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +1545.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +3343.1% |
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Lactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 579kcal | 123kcal |
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| Protein | 21.15g | 2.74g |
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| Fats | 49.93g | 0.97g |
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| Net carbs | 9.05g | 23.98g |
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| Carbs | 21.55g | 25.58g |
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| Magnesium | 270mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 269mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 733mg | 86mg |
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| Iron | 3.71mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 4.35g | 0.24g |
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| Fiber | 12.5g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 1.031mg | 0.106mg |
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| Zinc | 3.12mg | 0.71mg |
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| Starch | 0.72g | 24.79g |
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| Phosphorus | 481mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 2.179mg | 0.974mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 2.561mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.015g | 0g |
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| Choline | 52.1mg | 9.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.802g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 31.551g | 0.369g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 0.366g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.214mg |
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| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0.099mg |
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| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0.058mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.855mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0.066mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | 0.355g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
78%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)