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Brown rice vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brown rice and cream cheese

  • Brown rice is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and copper, yet cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 100% higher.
  • Brown rice contains 89 times more manganese than cream cheese. Brown rice contains 0.974mg of manganese, while cream cheese contains 0.011mg.
  • Brown rice contains less saturated fat.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than brown rice.

Food types used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more IronIron +409.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +488.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +42%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8754.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +673.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +950%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +363.4%
Contains more WaterWater +33.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3450.5%
Contains more OtherOther +188.6%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2313.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +305.2%

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +6982.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Cream cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.26g 20.213g 91%
Fats 0.97g 34.44g 51%
Manganese 0.974mg 0.011mg 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.369g 8.907g 21%
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.091mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.023mg 13%
Sodium 4mg 314mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.23mg 12%
Calories 123kcal 350kcal 11%
Copper 0.106mg 0.018mg 10%
Starch 24.79g 0.35g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Calcium 3mg 97mg 9%
Protein 2.74g 6.15g 7%
Magnesium 39mg 9mg 7%
Carbs 25.58g 5.52g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 1.483g 7%
Iron 0.56mg 0.11mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.056mg 5%
Selenium 5.8µg 8.6µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.86mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.517mg 3%
Choline 9.2mg 27.2mg 3%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.1µg 2%
Phosphorus 103mg 107mg 1%
Potassium 86mg 132mg 1%
Net carbs 23.98g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 0.24g 3.76g N/A
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.058mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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