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Honey vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Honey and Brown rice

  • Honey has less Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Fiber than Brown rice.
  • Brown rice covers your daily need of Manganese 39% more than Honey.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Honey and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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.
Honey
Honey
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
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 +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.4%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2475%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1117.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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.
Honey
Honey
1
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2016.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +318.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
Honey
1
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 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 CarbsCarbs +222.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +813.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +310.9%
Contains more OtherOther +120%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
Honey
5
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 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 SucroseSucrose +270.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in 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.
Honey Brown rice
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Brown rice Opinion
Calories 304kcal 123kcal Honey
Protein 0.3g 2.74g Brown rice
Fats 0g 0.97g Brown rice
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Honey
Net carbs 82.2g 23.98g Honey
Carbs 82.4g 25.58g Honey
Magnesium 2mg 39mg Brown rice
Calcium 6mg 3mg Honey
Potassium 52mg 86mg Brown rice
Iron 0.42mg 0.56mg Brown rice
Sugar 82.12g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 0.2g 1.6g Brown rice
Copper 0.036mg 0.106mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.22mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Phosphorus 4mg 103mg Brown rice
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.08mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 0.8µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.069mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Brown rice
Folate 2µg 9µg Brown rice
Choline 2.2mg 9.2mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0g 0.26g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.366g Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.004mg 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.01mg 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.008mg 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.001mg 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.009mg 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.001mg 0.066mg Brown rice
Fructose 40.94g 0g Honey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey 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
2%
Honey
13%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Honey
Honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.