Noodles vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between noodles and brown rice?
- Noodles is higher in selenium, folate, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet brown rice is higher in manganese and vitamin B6.
- Noodles's daily need coverage for selenium is 33% more.
- The glycemic index of noodles is lower.
We used Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked types 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 | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +312.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +209.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +833.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +179.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~25.58g
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Water
~70.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
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 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.3 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +500% |
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Fructose
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 5.8µg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.974mg | 29% |
| Folate | 84µg | 9µg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.47mg | 0.56mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.289mg | 0.178mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.136mg | 0.069mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.54g | 2.74g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 103mg | 4% |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 9.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.077mg | 2.561mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.07g | 0.97g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.366g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.419g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.581g | 0.369g | 1% |
| Calories | 138kcal | 123kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.65mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.106mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.96g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Carbs | 25.16g | 25.58g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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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
20%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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