Brown rice vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brown rice and macadamia different?
- Macadamia is higher than brown rice in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Macadamia covers your daily need for manganese, 137% more than brown rice.
- Brown rice is lower in saturated fat.
- Brown rice has a higher glycemic index (66) than macadamia (10).
Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types were 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 less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +327.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +558.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +613.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +324.1% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +571.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.6% |
| 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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5066.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7711.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.1% |
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15855.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +310.4% |
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:
1.05 g
Sucrose:
4.43 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +2261% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1745.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 58.877g | 146% |
| Manganese | 0.974mg | 4.131mg | 137% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 75.77g | 115% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 1.195mg | 85% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.756mg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 12.061g | 54% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 3.69mg | 39% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 718kcal | 30% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 8.6g | 28% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 130mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.275mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 188mg | 12% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 1.05g | 10% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 7.91g | 10% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 85mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 368mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 1.502g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.758mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.162mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.3mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 3.6µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 13.82g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 2.473mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 4.57g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.07g | 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
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40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
122%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)