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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.

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.
Brown rice
Brown rice
8
:
1
Beer
Beer
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +635.7%
Contains more Potassium +218.5%
Contains more Zinc +7000%
Contains more Copper +2020%
Contains more Manganese +12075%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +635.7%
Contains more Potassium +218.5%
Contains more Zinc +7000%
Contains more Copper +2020%
Contains more Manganese +12075%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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
8
:
1
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +399.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +826.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +399.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +826.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
3
:
2
Beer
Beer
Contains more Protein +495.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +620.6%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Other +815.9%
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
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +495.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +620.6%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Other +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.
Brown rice Beer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Beer Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 3.55g Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 0.46g Brown rice
Fats 0.97g 0g Brown rice
Carbs 25.58g 3.55g Brown rice
Calories 123kcal 43kcal Brown rice
Starch 24.79g 0g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g 0g Beer
Fiber 1.6g 0g Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 4mg Beer
Iron 0.56mg 0.02mg Brown rice
Magnesium 39mg 6mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 14mg Brown rice
Potassium 86mg 27mg Brown rice
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.71mg 0.01mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.005mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.974mg 0.008mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 0.6µg Brown rice
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0mg Brown rice
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.005mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.025mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.513mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.041mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.046mg Brown rice
Folate 9µg 6µg Brown rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg 0mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg 0mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg 0mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg 0mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg 0mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg 0mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 0g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.