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Brown rice vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brown rice and Broccoli?

  • Brown rice is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 99% more.
  • Brown rice has 5 times more Manganese than Broccoli. While Brown rice has 0.974mg of Manganese, Broccoli has only 0.21mg.

We used Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Broccoli, raw types 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.
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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +363.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.4%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%

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.
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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50700%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.3%
~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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +162.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +285.2%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
Contains more OtherOther +97.7%
~equal in Protein ~2.82g

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3254.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +863.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +140%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Broccoli Opinion
Calories 123kcal 34kcal Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.97g 0.37g Brown rice
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 23.98g 4.04g Brown rice
Carbs 25.58g 6.64g Brown rice
Magnesium 39mg 21mg Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 86mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 0.24g 1.7g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.106mg 0.049mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 0.41mg Brown rice
Starch 24.79g 0g Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 66mg Brown rice
Sodium 4mg 33mg Brown rice
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.974mg 0.21mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 2.5µg Brown rice
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.071mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.639mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 0.2µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 9µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 9.2mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 0.011g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.038g Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.033mg
Threonine 0.095mg 0.088mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.079mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg 0.129mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.058mg 0.038mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.117mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg 0.125mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg 0.059mg Brown rice
Fructose 0g 0.68g Broccoli
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Broccoli
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
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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