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Brown rice vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown rice and Almond different?

  • Almond is higher than Brown rice in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Almond covers your daily need of Vitamin E 170% more than Brown rice.

Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Nuts, almonds types were used 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.
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
9
Almond
Almond
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Contains more Calcium +8866.7%
Contains more Iron +562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +592.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +367%
Contains more Potassium +752.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +339.4%
Contains more Copper +872.6%
Contains more Manganese +123.7%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Almond
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Contains more Calcium +8866.7%
Contains more Iron +562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +592.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +367%
Contains more Potassium +752.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +339.4%
Contains more Copper +872.6%
Contains more Manganese +123.7%

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.
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
8
Almond
Almond
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14976.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1549.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
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%
Almond
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14976.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1549.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Folate +388.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
2
:
3
Almond
Almond
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Contains more Water +1493.4%
Contains more Protein +671.9%
Contains more Fats +5047.4%
Contains more Other +572.7%
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
Almond
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Contains more Water +1493.4%
Contains more Protein +671.9%
Contains more Fats +5047.4%
Contains more Other +572.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
2
Almond
Almond
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8450.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3268.6%
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Almond
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8450.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3268.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
5
Almond
Almond
Contains more Starch +3343.1%
Contains more Sucrose +1545.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Brown rice
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Almond
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Starch +3343.1%
Contains more Sucrose +1545.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Almond Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 9.05g Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 21.15g Almond
Fats 0.97g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 25.58g 21.55g Brown rice
Calories 123kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 24.79g 0.72g Brown rice
Fructose 0g 0.11g Almond
Sugar 0.24g 4.35g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 3mg 269mg Almond
Iron 0.56mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 39mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 103mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 86mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 4mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 0.71mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.106mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0.974mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 5.8µg 4.1µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Almond
Vitamin E 0.17mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 9µg 44µg Almond
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.095mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.214mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.099mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.058mg 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.151mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.066mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0g 0.015g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 3.802g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.003g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Almond
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
14%
Brown rice
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.