Brown rice vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brown rice and Spaghetti different?
- Brown rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, while Spaghetti is higher in Selenium.
- Spaghetti covers your daily need of Selenium 37% more than Brown rice.
- Brown rice contains 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Spaghetti. Brown rice contains 0.178mg of Vitamin B1, while Spaghetti contains 0.02mg.
Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
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Iron
+12%
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Magnesium
+116.7%
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Phosphorus
+77.6%
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Potassium
+95.5%
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Zinc
+39.2%
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Manganese
+202.5%
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Sodium
-75%
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Selenium
+355.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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Iron
+12%
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Magnesium
+116.7%
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Phosphorus
+77.6%
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Potassium
+95.5%
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Zinc
+39.2%
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Manganese
+202.5%
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Sodium
-75%
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Selenium
+355.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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.
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Vitamin E
+183.3%
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Vitamin B1
+790%
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Vitamin B2
+245%
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Vitamin B3
+540.3%
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Vitamin B5
+239.3%
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Vitamin B6
+151%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+183.3%
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Vitamin B1
+790%
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Vitamin B2
+245%
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Vitamin B3
+540.3%
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Vitamin B5
+239.3%
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Vitamin B6
+151%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+13.1%
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+57.1%
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Protein
+111.7%
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Carbs
+20.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.93
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
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Water
+13.1%
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Other
+57.1%
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Protein
+111.7%
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Carbs
+20.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.93
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+181.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.3%
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Saturated Fat
-32.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.366 g
Saturated Fat:
0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.326 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+181.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.3%
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Saturated Fat
-32.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+166.7%
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Fructose
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Maltose
+∞%
Equal in Starch - 26.01
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
26.01 g
Sucrose:
0.09 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.03 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.4 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+166.7%
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Maltose
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Equal in Starch - 26.01
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.98g | 29.06g |
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| Protein | 2.74g | 5.8g |
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| Fats | 0.97g | 0.93g |
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| Carbs | 25.58g | 30.86g |
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| Calories | 123kcal | 158kcal |
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| Starch | 24.79g | 26.01g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Sugar | 0.24g | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 58mg |
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| Potassium | 86mg | 44mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.51mg |
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| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 5.8µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.049mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.206mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.228mg |
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| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.44mg |
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| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.262mg |
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| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.132mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g | 0.176g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.369g | 0.131g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.326g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 0.024g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)