Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched and Brown rice?
- Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched is higher in Vitamin B5, and Manganese, yet Brown rice is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
- Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 19% more.
- Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched has 2 times more Zinc than Brown rice. While Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched has 1.16mg of Zinc, Brown rice has only 0.71mg.
We used Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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 more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.4% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +253.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +154.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.1% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.61 g
Fats:
0.58 g
Carbs:
79.34 g
Water:
12.89 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +210.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +445.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.158 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.155 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +103.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 360kcal | 123kcal |
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| Protein | 6.61g | 2.74g |
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| Fats | 0.58g | 0.97g |
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| Net carbs | 79.34g | 23.98g |
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| Carbs | 79.34g | 25.58g |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 86mg | 86mg | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 0.24g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.106mg |
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| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.71mg |
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| Starch | 24.79g |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 1.1mg | 0.974mg |
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| Selenium | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 2.561mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.342mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | |
| Choline | 9.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.158g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.181g | 0.369g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.366g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.077mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.236mg | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 0.546mg | 0.214mg |
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| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.099mg |
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| Methionine | 0.155mg | 0.058mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.403mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.155mg | 0.066mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched 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)