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Brown rice vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brown rice and Sugar substitute?

  • Brown rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, while Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 88% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 44 times less Manganese than Brown rice. Brown rice has 0.974mg of Manganese, while Sugar substitute has 0.022mg.
  • Brown rice is lower in Sodium.

We used Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1187.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +1675%
Contains more Copper +1414.3%
Contains more Manganese +4327.3%
Contains more Calcium +29200%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1187.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +1675%
Contains more Copper +1414.3%
Contains more Manganese +4327.3%
Contains more Calcium +29200%

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 B1 +1086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +720%
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% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +720%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +668.8%
Contains more Carbs +231.4%
Contains more Other +815.9%
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +668.8%
Contains more Carbs +231.4%
Contains more Other +815.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +604.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +604.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.74g 2.06g Brown rice
Fats 0.97g 0g Brown rice
Carbs 25.58g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 123kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 24.79g 3.52g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g 4.03g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.56mg 0.16mg Brown rice
Magnesium 39mg 6mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 8mg Brown rice
Potassium 86mg 39mg Brown rice
Sodium 4mg 572mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 0.04mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.007mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.974mg 0.022mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin E 0.17mg Brown rice
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.015mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.015mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.08mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.015mg Brown rice
Folate 9µg Brown rice
Vitamin K 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g Brown rice
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.