Brown rice vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between brown rice and hamburgers?
- Brown rice is higher in manganese, yet hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate.
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% more.
- Brown rice has 4 times more manganese than hamburgers. While brown rice has 0.974mg of manganese, hamburgers have only 0.217mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in brown rice is lower.
We used Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this article.
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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 more CopperCopper | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +348.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +414.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +304.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +262.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +522.2% |
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:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +523.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1380.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +306.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~24.1g
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
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1389.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.38g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.22g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.44µg | 60% |
| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.217mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.88mg | 29% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 17.08g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 5.096g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 14.36g | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 2.87mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 5.365mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 414mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 5.495g | 13% |
| Folate | 9µg | 56µg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 102mg | 10% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 295kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.203mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 226mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.217mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.03g | 3% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 24.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.814g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.505mg | 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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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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