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Brown rice vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brown rice and Currant

  • Brown rice has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, while Currant has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin K.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 46% higher.
  • Currant contains 26 times less Vitamin B3 than Brown rice. Brown rice contains 2.561mg of Vitamin B3, while Currant contains 0.1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Currants, red and white, 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 Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +208.7%
Contains more Manganese +423.7%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +219.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Copper - 0.107
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +208.7%
Contains more Manganese +423.7%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +219.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Copper - 0.107

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2461%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2461%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.7%
Contains more Fats +385%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Other +47.7%
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +95.7%
Contains more Fats +385%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Other +47.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1217.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1217.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +154.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +154.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Currant
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Currant Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 9.5g Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 1.4g Brown rice
Fats 0.97g 0.2g Brown rice
Carbs 25.58g 13.8g Brown rice
Calories 123kcal 56kcal Brown rice
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Fructose 0g 3.53g Currant
Sugar 0.24g 7.37g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 3mg 33mg Currant
Iron 0.56mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 39mg 13mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 44mg Brown rice
Potassium 86mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 4mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.71mg 0.23mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.974mg 0.186mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 0.6µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Currant
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.1mg Brown rice
Vitamin C 0mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.04mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.05mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.1mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.064mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.07mg Brown rice
Folate 9µg 8µg Brown rice
Vitamin K 0.2µg 11µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 0.028g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.088g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Currant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Brown rice
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.13g)
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)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.