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Brown rice vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brown rice and Raisin

  • Brown rice is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Raisin is higher in Copper, Potassium, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Brown rice covers your daily Manganese needs 29% more than Raisin.
  • Brown rice contains 10 times more Selenium than Raisin. While Brown rice contains 5.8µg of Selenium, Raisin contains only 0.6µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Raisins, seedless.

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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 +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +222.7%
Contains more Manganese +225.8%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +770.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
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 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +222.7%
Contains more Manganese +225.8%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +770.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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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Raisin
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
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 0% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +110.9%
Contains more Water +355.4%
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Carbs +209.5%
Contains more Other +322.7%
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more Fats +110.9%
Contains more Water +355.4%
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Carbs +209.5%
Contains more Other +322.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +623.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +889.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +623.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +889.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +818.1%
Contains more Sucrose +87.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +818.1%
Contains more Sucrose +87.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Raisin Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 75.48g Raisin
Protein 2.74g 3.07g Raisin
Fats 0.97g 0.46g Brown rice
Carbs 25.58g 79.18g Raisin
Calories 123kcal 299kcal Raisin
Starch 24.79g 2.7g Brown rice
Fructose 0g 29.68g Raisin
Sugar 0.24g 59.19g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 3.7g Raisin
Calcium 3mg 50mg Raisin
Iron 0.56mg 1.88mg Raisin
Magnesium 39mg 32mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 101mg Brown rice
Potassium 86mg 749mg Raisin
Sodium 4mg 11mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 0.22mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.318mg Raisin
Manganese 0.974mg 0.299mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 0.6µg Brown rice
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.12mg Brown rice
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Raisin
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.106mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.125mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.766mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.095mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.174mg Raisin
Folate 9µg 5µg Brown rice
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.5µg Raisin
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.05mg Raisin
Threonine 0.095mg 0.077mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.057mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg 0.096mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg 0.084mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg 0.021mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.065mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg 0.083mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg 0.072mg Raisin
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.058g Raisin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 0.051g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.037g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Raisin
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 Raisin
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
12%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients

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

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