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Sorghum syrup vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sorghum syrup and Brown rice

  • Sorghum syrup has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Brown rice has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Sorghum syrup's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 42% more.
  • Sorghum syrup has 50 times more Calcium than Brown rice. Sorghum syrup has 150mg of Calcium, while Brown rice has 3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, sorghum and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1062.8%
Contains more IronIron +578.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +241.2%

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% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +444.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2461%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.8%
Contains more OtherOther +445.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +209.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sorghum syrup Brown rice
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Brown rice Opinion
Calories 290kcal 123kcal Sorghum syrup
Protein 0g 2.74g Brown rice
Fats 0g 0.97g Brown rice
Net carbs 74.9g 23.98g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 25.58g Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 39mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 150mg 3mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 86mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.56mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 0g 1.6g Brown rice
Copper 0.13mg 0.106mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.41mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Phosphorus 56mg 103mg Brown rice
Sodium 8mg 4mg Brown rice
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Brown rice
Manganese 1.53mg 0.974mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.069mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.38mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.123mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Brown rice
Folate 0µg 9µg Brown rice
Choline 13.3mg 9.2mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.26g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.366g Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup Brown rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
21%
Sorghum syrup
13%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/nutrients
  2. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.