Brown rice vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brown rice and lamb different?
- Brown rice is higher in manganese; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, choline, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
- Brown rice contains 44 times more manganese than lamb. While brown rice contains 0.974mg of manganese, lamb contains only 0.022mg.
- Brown rice has less saturated fat.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index (0) than brown rice (66).
Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked are the varieties used 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 | +69.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4327.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +260.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +235.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +528.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +355.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +262.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +918.5% |
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:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +794.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2058.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.4% |
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
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2290.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +312.6% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.55µg | 106% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 24.52g | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.022mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 8.83g | 39% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 26.4µg | 37% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 4.46mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 20.94g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 6.66mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 8.82g | 21% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.88mg | 17% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 93.7mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 188mg | 12% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 0g | 9% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 294kcal | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 1.51g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 310mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.66mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 4.6µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.119mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.777mg | 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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $0.3)