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Brown rice vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brown rice and potato bread different?

  • Brown rice is richer in manganese, while potato bread is higher in phosphorus, folate, iron, fiber, potassium, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need for phosphorus, 38% more than brown rice.
  • Brown rice contains 4 times more manganese than potato bread. Brown rice contains 0.974mg of manganese, while potato bread contains 0.253mg.
  • Brown rice is lower in sodium.

Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Bread, potato 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +285%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +734.9%
Contains more IronIron +301.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +258.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.188mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +109.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +356.2%
Contains more FatsFats +222.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84%
Contains more OtherOther +752.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown rice Potato bread
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Potato bread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 103mg 369mg 38%
Manganese 0.974mg 0.253mg 31%
Folate 9µg 126µg 29%
Iron 0.56mg 2.25mg 21%
Protein 2.74g 12.5g 20%
Calcium 3mg 188mg 19%
Potassium 86mg 718mg 19%
Fiber 1.6g 6.3g 19%
Sodium 4mg 375mg 16%
Starch 24.79g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.817mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.232mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 1.25mg 8%
Selenium 5.8µg 9.5µg 7%
Calories 123kcal 266kcal 7%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.44mg 7%
Carbs 25.58g 47.07g 7%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 6.8µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Magnesium 39mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.106mg 3%
Fats 0.97g 3.13g 3%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.47mg 2%
Choline 9.2mg 18.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0g 2%
Saturated fat 0.26g 0g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.369g 0g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.188mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.106mg 0.094mg 1%
Net carbs 23.98g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.24g 9.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.058mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.143mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Potato bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Brown rice
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients
  2. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.