Brown rice vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between brown rice and carrots
- Brown rice has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and copper, while carrots have more vitamin A, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin C.
- Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 334% higher.
- Carrots contain 58 times less selenium than brown rice. Brown rice contains 5.8µg of selenium, while carrots contain 0.1µg.
- Carrots have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carrots is 39, while the glycemic index of brown rice is 66.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +581.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +288.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
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:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +194.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +304.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +167% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2535.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +212.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +1633.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1395.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 835µg | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.143mg | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 13.2µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 35mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.983mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 0.1µg | 10% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 1.43g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.066mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 320mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.045mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 9.58g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 0.93g | 4% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 41kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.66mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.117g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.273mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 0.014g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.138mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.24g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 8.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.04mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.223g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.