Brown rice vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between brown rice and English muffins?
- Brown rice is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while English muffins are higher in folate and vitamin B2.
- Brown rice's daily need coverage for manganese is 27% higher.
- English muffins have 3 times less vitamin B6 than brown rice. Brown rice has 0.123mg of vitamin B6, while English muffins have 0.043mg.
- Brown rice is lower in sodium.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than brown rice (66).
We used Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1633.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +311.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +181% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +445.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.259g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.357mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 464mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
| Protein | 2.74g | 7.7g | 10% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.154mg | 7% |
| Folate | 9µg | 37µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 46g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.043mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 1.566mg | 6% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 235kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.89mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.888g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.446mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.259g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 0.302g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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