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Brown rice vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brown rice and macaroon?

  • Brown rice is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while macaroon is higher in copper, fiber, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 99% higher.
  • Macaroon has 12 times less vitamin B3 than brown rice. Brown rice has 2.561mg of vitamin B3, while macaroon has 0.22mg.
  • Brown rice is lower in sodium.
  • Brown rice has a higher glycemic index (66) than macaroon (32).

We used Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43%
Contains more IronIron +46.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.73mg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1064.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~9.1mg

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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +511%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2224.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.3%
Contains more OtherOther +288.6%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +336.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.3%

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 Macaroon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.26g 20.099g 90%
Manganese 0.974mg 42%
Fats 0.97g 22.55g 33%
Copper 0.106mg 0.269mg 18%
Calories 123kcal 460kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.22mg 15%
Fiber 1.6g 5.1g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.02mg 13%
Carbs 25.58g 61.22g 12%
Starch 24.79g 10%
Sodium 4mg 241mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Phosphorus 103mg 68mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.369g 1.61g 3%
Iron 0.56mg 0.82mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.81g 3%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Magnesium 39mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.096mg 2%
Selenium 5.8µg 6.8µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.06mg 1%
Protein 2.74g 3.02g 1%
Potassium 86mg 123mg 1%
Net carbs 23.98g 56.12g N/A
Calcium 3mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0.24g 45.16g N/A
Zinc 0.71mg 0.73mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.19mg 0%
Choline 9.2mg 9.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.058mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.839g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.