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Cheese vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese and brown rice?

  • Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, while brown rice is higher in manganese.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 93% higher.
  • Brown rice is lower in cholesterol.
  • Brown rice has a higher glycemic index (66) than cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cheddar and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +412.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +391.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +253.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3507.4%

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.
Cheese
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +513.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +734.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3334%
Contains more OtherOther +743.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +727.8%
Contains more WaterWater +89.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
26% 37% 37%
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 +2405.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
99%
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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Brown rice
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Brown rice DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.26g 85%
Calcium 710mg 3mg 71%
Phosphorus 455mg 103mg 50%
Fats 33.31g 0.97g 50%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Selenium 28.5µg 5.8µg 41%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.974mg 41%
Protein 22.87g 2.74g 40%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.069mg 28%
Sodium 653mg 4mg 28%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.71mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.369g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 2.561mg 16%
Calories 404kcal 123kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.178mg 12%
Starch 24.79g 10%
Copper 0.03mg 0.106mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.366g 7%
Carbs 3.09g 25.58g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Iron 0.14mg 0.56mg 5%
Folate 27µg 9µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.123mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.17mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 39mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.38mg 1%
Choline 16.5mg 9.2mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 23.98g N/A
Potassium 76mg 86mg 0%
Sugar 0.48g 0.24g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.214mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.058mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Brown rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Cheese
13%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.607g)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.