Maize vs Brown rice - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Maize and Brown rice
- Maize is richer in Folate, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, yet Brown rice is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Brown rice is 35% higher.
- Maize contains 26 times more Sugar than Brown rice. Maize contains 6.26g of Sugar, while Brown rice contains 0.24g.
Food types used in this article are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+214%
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Calcium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+15.7%
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Sodium
-73.3%
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Zinc
+54.3%
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Copper
+96.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.56
Equal in Magnesium - 39
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Potassium
+214%
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Calcium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+15.7%
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Sodium
-73.3%
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Zinc
+54.3%
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Copper
+96.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.56
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+88.7%
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Folate
+366.7%
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Vitamin K
+50%
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Vitamin E
+142.9%
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Vitamin B1
+14.8%
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Vitamin B2
+25.5%
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Vitamin B3
+44.7%
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Vitamin B6
+32.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+88.7%
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Folate
+366.7%
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Vitamin K
+50%
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Vitamin E
+142.9%
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Vitamin B1
+14.8%
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Vitamin B2
+25.5%
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Vitamin B3
+44.7%
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Vitamin B6
+32.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.7g | 23.98g |
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| Protein | 3.27g | 2.74g |
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| Fats | 1.35g | 0.97g |
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| Carbs | 18.7g | 25.58g |
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| Calories | 86kcal | 123kcal |
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| Starch | 5.7g | 24.79g |
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| Fructose | 1.94g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 6.26g | 0.24g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.56mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 89mg | 103mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 86mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.71mg |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin A | 187IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.77mg | 2.561mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.123mg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.129mg | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.214mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.099mg |
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| Methionine | 0.067mg | 0.058mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.066mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.325g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.432g | 0.369g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g | 0.366g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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14
Mineral Summary Score
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20
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
20%
16%
Carbohydrates
19%
26%
Fats
6%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maize is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Maize is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice 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 richer in vitamins?
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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.