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Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched vs. Rice, brown, long-grain, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched and rice, brown, long-grain, raw different?

  • Rice, brown, long-grain, raw is higher than rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched in manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, and potassium.
  • Rice, brown, long-grain, raw covers your daily need for manganese, 79% more than rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched.

Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched and Rice, brown, long-grain, raw types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 0.9% 6.7% 30% 70% 30% 41% 0.13% 135% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 83% 2.7% 22% 48% 101% 58% 133% 0.65% 372% 93%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +404.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.9%
Contains more IronIron +61.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +227.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 11% 30% 77% 39% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 12% 0% 135% 22% 122% 64% 110% 0% 1.5% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +672.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 79% 13%
Protein: 6.5 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 79.15 g
Water: 13.29 g
Other: 0.54 g
8% 3% 76% 12%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.25 g
Water: 11.8 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more FatsFats +515.4%
Contains more OtherOther +124.1%
~equal in Carbs ~76.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 g
22% 40% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +554.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +624.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched Rice, brown, long-grain, raw DV% diff.
Manganese 1.037mg 2.853mg 79%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.541mg 39%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 6.494mg 31%
Selenium 17.1µg 31%
Phosphorus 95mg 311mg 31%
Starch 72.51g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.477mg 24%
Magnesium 23mg 116mg 22%
Histidine 153mg 0.202mg 22%
Methionine 153mg 0.179mg 15%
Fiber 3.6g 14%
Copper 0.21mg 0.302mg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.13mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 1.29mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 1g 6%
Potassium 76mg 250mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.095mg 4%
Folate 6µg 23µg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.287mg 1.065mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Fats 0.52g 3.2g 4%
Choline 21.5mg 4%
Protein 6.5g 7.54g 2%
Saturated fat 0.14g 0.591g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.161g 1.054g 2%
Carbs 79.15g 76.25g 1%
Calcium 3mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Calories 358kcal 367kcal 0%
Net carbs 79.15g 72.65g N/A
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Sodium 1mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.001g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.101mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.291mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.538mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.235mg 0.303mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.348mg 0.41mg 0%
Valine 0.397mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.967g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched
38%
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched
91%
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched
Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched
Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched
Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.451g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168931/nutrients
  2. Rice, brown, long-grain, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169703/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.