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Brown rice vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown rice and Black turtle bean

  • Brown rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, yet Black turtle bean is richer in Iron, Fiber, Folate, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Black turtle bean is 29% higher.
  • Brown rice contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Black turtle bean. Brown rice contains 2.561mg of Vitamin B3, while Black turtle bean contains 0.527mg.

Food types used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 17% 38% 107% 90% 21% 65% 0.39% 43% 6.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +403.5%
Contains more IronIron +408.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
~equal in Zinc ~0.76mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 17% 0% 56% 13% 9.9% 16% 18% 0% 8.3% 65% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +386%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1550%
Contains more FolateFolate +855.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +254.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
8% 24% 66%
Protein: 8.18 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 24.35 g
Water: 65.74 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +177.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.5%
Contains more OtherOther +213.6%
~equal in Carbs ~24.35g
~equal in Water ~65.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.149 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1130%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.8%

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 Black turtle bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Black turtle bean Opinion
Calories 123kcal 130kcal Black turtle bean
Protein 2.74g 8.18g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.97g 0.35g Brown rice
Net carbs 23.98g 16.05g Brown rice
Carbs 25.58g 24.35g Brown rice
Magnesium 39mg 49mg Black turtle bean
Calcium 3mg 55mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 86mg 433mg Black turtle bean
Iron 0.56mg 2.85mg Black turtle bean
Sugar 0.24g 0.32g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 8.3g Black turtle bean
Copper 0.106mg 0.269mg Black turtle bean
Zinc 0.71mg 0.76mg Black turtle bean
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 152mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 4mg 3mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Black turtle bean
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.87mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 0.974mg 0.327mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 1.2µg Brown rice
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.225mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.056mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.527mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.26mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.077mg Brown rice
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.3µg Black turtle bean
Folate 9µg 86µg Black turtle bean
Choline 9.2mg 32.6mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.089g Black turtle bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 0.03g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.149g Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.097mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.095mg 0.344mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.361mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 0.214mg 0.653mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 0.099mg 0.562mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.058mg 0.123mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.442mg Black turtle bean
Valine 0.151mg 0.428mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.066mg 0.228mg Black turtle bean
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Black turtle bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Brown rice
17%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
42%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients
  2. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175187/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.