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Brown rice vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brown rice and Carrot

  • Brown rice has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 93% higher.
  • Carrot contains 58 times less Selenium than Brown rice. Brown rice contains 5.8µg of Selenium, while Carrot contains 0.1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Carrots, raw.

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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 Iron +86.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +195.8%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Manganese +581.1%
Contains more Selenium +5700%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +272.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +195.8%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Manganese +581.1%
Contains more Selenium +5700%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +272.1%

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.
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Carrot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +6500%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +6500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +194.6%
Contains more Fats +304.2%
Contains more Carbs +167%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Other +118.2%
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +194.6%
Contains more Fats +304.2%
Contains more Carbs +167%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Other +118.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2535.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2535.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1633.6%
Contains more Sucrose +1395.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1633.6%
Contains more Sucrose +1395.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 6.78g Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 0.93g Brown rice
Fats 0.97g 0.24g Brown rice
Carbs 25.58g 9.58g Brown rice
Calories 123kcal 41kcal Brown rice
Starch 24.79g 1.43g Brown rice
Fructose 0g 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 0.24g 4.74g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 3mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 0.56mg 0.3mg Brown rice
Magnesium 39mg 12mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 35mg Brown rice
Potassium 86mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 4mg 69mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 0.24mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.045mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.974mg 0.143mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 0.1µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 0IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.066mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.058mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.983mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.273mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 9µg 19µg Carrot
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.012mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.077mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg 0.102mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.058mg 0.02mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.061mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg 0.069mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg 0.04mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 0.014g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.117g 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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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.223g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice
Brown rice 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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients

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

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