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Mothbeans vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mothbeans and Brown rice?

  • Mothbeans is richer in Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium, while Brown rice is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Mothbeans's daily need coverage for Folate is 34% higher.
  • Brown rice has 6 times less Iron than Mothbeans. Mothbeans has 3.14mg of Iron, while Brown rice has 0.56mg.

We used Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
5
:
4
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Iron +460.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +253.5%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +84.8%
Contains more Selenium +107.1%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Mothbeans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Iron +460.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +253.5%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +84.8%
Contains more Selenium +107.1%
Equal in Calcium - 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.
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
4
:
6
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Mothbeans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
2
:
3
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Protein +185%
Contains more Other +229.5%
Contains more Fats +76.4%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Equal in Water - 70.27
Mothbeans
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Brown rice
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 Protein +185%
Contains more Other +229.5%
Contains more Fats +76.4%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Equal in Water - 70.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
1
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%
Mothbeans
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mothbeans Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 20.96g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 7.81g 2.74g Mothbeans
Fats 0.55g 0.97g Brown rice
Carbs 20.96g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 117kcal 123kcal Brown rice
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g Mothbeans
Fiber 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Iron 3.14mg 0.56mg Mothbeans
Magnesium 104mg 39mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 150mg 103mg Mothbeans
Potassium 304mg 86mg Mothbeans
Sodium 10mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.59mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Copper 0.164mg 0.106mg Mothbeans
Manganese 0.527mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 2.8µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Mothbeans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Mothbeans
Vitamin E 0.17mg Brown rice
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.023mg 0.069mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 0.668mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.38mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 143µg 9µg Mothbeans
Vitamin K 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.033mg Mothbeans
Threonine 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.388mg 0.109mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.525mg 0.214mg Mothbeans
Lysine 0.425mg 0.099mg Mothbeans
Methionine 0.075mg 0.058mg Mothbeans
Phenylalanine 0.35mg 0.133mg Mothbeans
Valine 0.25mg 0.151mg Mothbeans
Histidine 0.263mg 0.066mg Mothbeans
Saturated Fat 0.124g 0.26g Mothbeans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.256g 0.366g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mothbeans Brown rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Mothbeans
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Mothbeans
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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.

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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.