Brown rice vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between brown rice and nachos
- Brown rice is higher in manganese and vitamin B3, yet nachos are higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Brown rice covers your daily manganese needs 34% more than nachos.
- Brown rice contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than nachos. While brown rice contains 2.561mg of vitamin B3, nachos contain only 0.63mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in brown rice is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 CopperCopper | +65.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +420.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +320.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +306.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +187% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2116.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +325% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3699.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1277% |
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:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +14.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +120.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 | 0.187mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 14.02g | 34% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 21.5g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 5.04g | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 4.08mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 19.3µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 198mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 313mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.63mg | 12% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 343kcal | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 2.173g | 9% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 362mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.215mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.133mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 8.6µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 4.32g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 34.91g | 3% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 26.4mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 28.33g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 0.617g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | 4.343g | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.913g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)