Brown rice vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brown rice and beer
- The amount of manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B5, iron, and fiber in brown rice is higher than in beer.
- Brown rice covers your daily manganese needs 42% more than beer.
- Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of brown rice is 66.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.
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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 | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +218.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2020% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +635.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12075% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +866.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +399.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +826.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
0.46 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
3.55 g
Water:
91.96 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +495.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +620.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +815.9% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.008mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.005mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.513mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 14mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.005mg | 11% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 0g | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 0.6µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 3.55g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 0.46g | 5% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 43kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0g | 2% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 3.55g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 10.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0mg | 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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)