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Brown rice vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brown rice and corn grain

  • Brown rice has more manganese, while corn grain has more vitamin B6, iron, copper, fiber, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Corn grain's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 38% higher.
  • Corn grain contains 2 times less manganese than brown rice. Brown rice contains 0.974mg of manganese, while corn grain contains 0.485mg.
  • Corn grain has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn grain is 52, while the glycemic index of brown rice is 66.

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

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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 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.7%
Contains more IronIron +383.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.2%

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% 3.7% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +405.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +577.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.8%
Contains more FatsFats +388.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.3%
Contains more OtherOther +175%

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
16% 31% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +239%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +491%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Corn grain DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.622mg 38%
Iron 0.56mg 2.71mg 27%
Fiber 1.6g 7.3g 23%
Copper 0.106mg 0.314mg 23%
Magnesium 39mg 127mg 21%
Manganese 0.974mg 0.485mg 21%
Selenium 5.8µg 15.5µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.385mg 17%
Carbs 25.58g 74.26g 16%
Phosphorus 103mg 210mg 15%
Zinc 0.71mg 2.21mg 14%
Protein 2.74g 9.42g 13%
Calories 123kcal 365kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 2.163g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.201mg 10%
Starch 24.79g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 3.627mg 7%
Fats 0.97g 4.74g 6%
Potassium 86mg 287mg 6%
Folate 9µg 19µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.26g 0.667g 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.49mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.369g 1.251g 2%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Sodium 4mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.424mg 1%
Net carbs 23.98g 66.96g N/A
Calcium 3mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0.24g 0.64g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.337mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 1.155mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.058mg 0.197mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.477mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.287mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Corn grain
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
31%
Corn grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
63%
Corn grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.407g)
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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/nutrients

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

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