Brown rice vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between brown rice and tomato sauce
- Brown rice is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, and magnesium, yet tomato sauce is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for brown rice is 37% higher.
- Brown rice contains 10 times more selenium than tomato sauce. Brown rice contains 5.8µg of selenium, while tomato sauce contains 0.6µg.
- Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index than brown rice.
Food types used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +222.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +281.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +761.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +866.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +245.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +641.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +747.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +381.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +334.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +738.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +202.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +242.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.113mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.024mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 27mg | 11% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.991mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 0.6µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1.44mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 5.31g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 297mg | 6% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 24kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.96mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.121g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.115mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.309mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 0.044g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 9.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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