Adzuki bean vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are adzuki bean and brown rice different?
- Adzuki bean is higher in folate, fiber, copper, iron, potassium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, brown rice is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for adzuki bean is 28% higher.
- Adzuki bean contains 6 times more potassium than brown rice. While adzuki bean contains 532mg of potassium, brown rice contains only 86mg.
- Adzuki bean has a lower glycemic index (29) than brown rice (66).
Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked are the varieties 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +518.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +257.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +149.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +383.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +13.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +257.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.52 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
24.77 g
Water:
66.29 g
Other:
1.32 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +870% |
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Carbs
~25.58g
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Water
~70.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.021 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1642.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 121µg | 9µg | 28% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 1.6g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.298mg | 0.106mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.56mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.573mg | 0.974mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 86mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.717mg | 2.561mg | 12% |
| Protein | 7.52g | 2.74g | 10% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.77mg | 0.71mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 103mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 5.8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.178mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.021g | 0.366g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0.369g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Calories | 128kcal | 123kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 24.77g | 25.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.47g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.255mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.3mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.632mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.387mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.198mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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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
15%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
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)