Pasta vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pasta and brown rice
- Pasta has more folate, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12, while brown rice has more manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Brown rice's daily need coverage for manganese is 33% higher.
- Pasta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of brown rice is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +258.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +334.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.9% |
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Fats
~0.97g
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Carbs
~25.58g
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Water
~70.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +197.6% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.974mg | 33% |
| Folate | 64µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 2.561mg | 10% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.56mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 103mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.069mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 2.74g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.178mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.369g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.106mg | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 123kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.97g | 0% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 25.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.24g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.366g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
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.