Brown rice vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brown rice and apples
- The amount of manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and zinc in brown rice is higher than in apples.
- Brown rice covers your daily manganese needs 41% more than apples.
- Brown rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown rice is 66, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +680% |
| Contains more IronIron | +366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +292.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1675% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +836.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2682.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +947.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +523% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +170.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
0.26 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
13.81 g
Water:
85.56 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +953.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +470.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.051 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5171.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +617.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.05 g
Sucrose:
2.07 g
Glucose:
2.43 g
Fructose:
5.9 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +49480% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +762.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.035mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.091mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.017mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 0.05g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.027mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 5mg | 8% |
| Fructose | 0g | 5.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.061mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 0.26g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 13.81g | 4% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 52kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.4g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.051g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 3.4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.028g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 0.007g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 11.41g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 10.39g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.005mg | 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
13%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.