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Brown rice vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown rice and Puff pastry different?

  • Brown rice is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B6, while Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Puff pastry covers your daily need of Selenium 34% more than Brown rice.
  • Brown rice contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Puff pastry. Brown rice contains 0.123mg of Vitamin B6, while Puff pastry contains 0.019mg.
  • Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat.

Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 more Magnesium +143.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Manganese +96.8%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +364.3%
Contains more Selenium +322.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.115
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Magnesium +143.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Manganese +96.8%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +364.3%
Contains more Selenium +322.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.115

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +8050%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +8050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +849.6%
Contains more Protein +170.1%
Contains more Fats +3869.1%
Contains more Carbs +78.7%
Contains more Other +127.3%
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +849.6%
Contains more Protein +170.1%
Contains more Fats +3869.1%
Contains more Carbs +78.7%
Contains more Other +127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2292.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5973.2%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2292.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5973.2%

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 Puff pastry
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 2.74g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 0.97g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 25.58g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 123kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g 0.75g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 10mg Puff pastry
Iron 0.56mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 39mg 16mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 60mg Brown rice
Potassium 86mg 62mg Brown rice
Sodium 4mg 253mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 0.54mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.974mg 0.495mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.019mg Brown rice
Folate 9µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin K 0.2µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.095mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.214mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.099mg 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.058mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.151mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.066mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 0.26g 5.502g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 22.228g Puff pastry
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Puff pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Brown rice
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.242g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.