Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked and wheat ?
- Wheat is richer than rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked in manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Wheat 's daily need coverage for manganese is 83% more.
We used Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked and Wheat, durum types 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 less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +227.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +445.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +564.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +582.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +571% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +559.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +174.6% |
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 | +310.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +908.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +406.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +975% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.32 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
23.51 g
Water:
72.96 g
Other:
0.38 g
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +566.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +489.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +197.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +202.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +368.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.165 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.296 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 163% | |
| Manganese | 1.097mg | 3.012mg | 83% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 508mg | 62% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.553mg | 52% |
| Iron | 0.53mg | 3.52mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.33mg | 6.738mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 4.16mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.419mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 144mg | 24% |
| Protein | 2.32g | 13.68g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.419mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 23.51g | 71.13g | 16% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 339kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.392mg | 0.935mg | 11% |
| Folate | 4µg | 43µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 431mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.121mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.296g | 0.978g | 5% |
| Fats | 0.83g | 2.47g | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.165g | 0.454g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.71g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | 0.344g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.085mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.098mg | 0.533mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.088mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.052mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.119mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.136mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
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
9%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)