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Brown rice vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brown rice and caesar salad

  • Brown rice is richer in manganese, yet caesar salad is richer in selenium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 47% higher.
  • Brown rice contains 3 times more manganese than caesar salad. Brown rice contains 0.974mg of manganese, while caesar salad contains 0.321mg.
  • Brown rice contains less saturated fat.
  • Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index than brown rice.

Food types used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.7%
Contains more IronIron +317.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +441.4%

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 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2850%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +61.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +388.7%
Contains more FatsFats +883.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +395.5%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +545%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +299.2%

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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~25.29g

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 Caesar salad
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 5.8µg 31.4µg 47%
Manganese 0.974mg 0.321mg 28%
Calcium 3mg 233mg 23%
Iron 0.56mg 2.34mg 22%
Protein 2.74g 13.39g 21%
Sodium 4mg 454mg 20%
Phosphorus 103mg 231mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.297mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.26g 4.206g 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.377mg 17%
Fats 0.97g 9.54g 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.61mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 1.461g 7%
Calories 123kcal 265kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.369g 2.38g 5%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 3.237mg 4%
Magnesium 39mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.61mg 3%
Potassium 86mg 170mg 2%
Copper 0.106mg 0.126mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Carbs 25.58g 31.5g 2%
Fructose 0g 1.13g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.447mg 1%
Net carbs 23.98g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0.24g 4.02g N/A
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g 0%
Starch 24.79g 25.29g 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.058mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.155g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.946g)

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

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

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