Brown sugar vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brown sugar and rice different?
- Brown sugar is higher in calcium; however, rice is richer in manganese, folate, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for rice is 18% higher.
- Brown sugar contains 8 times more calcium than rice. While brown sugar contains 83mg of calcium, rice contains only 10mg.
- Rice has a lower glycemic index (60) than brown sugar (71).
Sugars, brown and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, 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 CalciumCalcium | +730% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1533.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +975% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +637.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1241.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +195.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2141.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5007.5% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 28.17g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.472mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.163mg | 14% |
| Folate | 1µg | 58µg | 14% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 130kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 7.5µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 1.476mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 10mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 2.69g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.39mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.076g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0% |
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
2%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)