Brown rice vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brown rice and gratin
- Brown rice has more manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, gratin is richer in calcium, vitamin C, potassium, and copper.
- Brown rice covers your daily manganese needs 35% more than gratin.
- Gratin has 3 times less vitamin B1 than brown rice. Brown rice has 0.178mg of vitamin B1, while gratin has 0.064mg.
- Brown rice contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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 | +95% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +505% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +360.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +178.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +682.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +372.7% |
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Water
~74g
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
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +482.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.161mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 4.733g | 20% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 433mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 119mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.064mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 7.59g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.993mg | 10% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Potassium | 86mg | 396mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 2.7µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 11.27g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 5.06g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 2.149g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 113mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.276g | 1% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 132kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.387mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.151mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.473g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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