Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw and Wheat ?
- Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, yet Wheat is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
- Wheat 's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 35% higher.
- Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Wheat . Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw has 1.493mg of Vitamin B5, while Wheat has 0.935mg.
We used Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw and Wheat, durum 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 ManganeseManganese | +24.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +99.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +115% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.5 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
76.17 g
Water:
12.37 g
Other:
1.28 g
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~2.47g
~equal in
Carbs
~71.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.971 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.959 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +182.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.978g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 362kcal | 339kcal |
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| Protein | 7.5g | 13.68g |
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| Fats | 2.68g | 2.47g |
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| Net carbs | 72.77g | 71.13g |
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| Carbs | 76.17g | 71.13g |
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| Magnesium | 143mg | 144mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 431mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 3.52mg |
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| Fiber | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.277mg | 0.553mg |
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| Zinc | 2.02mg | 4.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 264mg | 508mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Manganese | 3.743mg | 3.012mg |
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| Selenium | 89.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.419mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.043mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.308mg | 6.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.493mg | 0.935mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.509mg | 0.419mg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 43µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.536g | 0.454g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.971g | 0.344g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.959g | 0.978g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.176mg |
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| Threonine | 0.275mg | 0.366mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.533mg |
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| Leucine | 0.62mg | 0.934mg |
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| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0.303mg |
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| Methionine | 0.169mg | 0.221mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.387mg | 0.681mg |
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| Valine | 0.44mg | 0.594mg |
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| Histidine | 0.19mg | 0.322mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
32%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
95%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw 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)
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.