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Brown rice vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brown rice and cheeseburgers?

  • Brown rice is richer in manganese, while cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, and folate.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 32% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers have 3 times less manganese than brown rice. Brown rice has 0.974mg of manganese, while cheeseburgers have 0.316mg.
  • Brown rice is lower in saturated fat.

We used Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.9%
Contains more IronIron +383.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more FolateFolate +677.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +214.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +81.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +502.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1417.5%
Contains more OtherOther +379.5%
~equal in Carbs ~28.03g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1366.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +24.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
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 Cheeseburger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Manganese 0.974mg 0.316mg 29%
Protein 2.74g 16.51g 28%
Saturated fat 0.26g 6.473g 28%
Iron 0.56mg 2.71mg 27%
Selenium 5.8µg 19.6µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.363mg 23%
Sodium 4mg 515mg 22%
Fats 0.97g 14.72g 21%
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 5.217mg 17%
Zinc 0.71mg 2.49mg 16%
Folate 9µg 70µg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.369g 5.413g 13%
Calcium 3mg 119mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.293mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 1.658g 9%
Calories 123kcal 308kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.228mg 8%
Phosphorus 103mg 161mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Choline 9.2mg 28.9mg 4%
Potassium 86mg 196mg 3%
Magnesium 39mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.545mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.52mg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 2g 2%
Starch 24.79g 19.87g 2%
Copper 0.106mg 0.111mg 1%
Carbs 25.58g 28.03g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 23.98g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.24g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.058mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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