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Sugar substitute vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sugar substitute and brown rice?

  • Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, while brown rice is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 88% higher.
  • Brown rice has 143 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of sodium, while brown rice has 4mg.
  • Brown rice has a higher glycemic index (66) than sugar substitute (40).

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +29200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.5%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +1414.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1187.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4327.3%

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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 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% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +720%
~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +231.4%
Contains more OtherOther +815.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +668.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +604.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Brown rice DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 3mg 88%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.974mg 41%
Sodium 572mg 4mg 25%
Carbs 84.77g 25.58g 20%
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.178mg 14%
Phosphorus 8mg 103mg 14%
Calories 347kcal 123kcal 11%
Selenium 5.8µg 11%
Copper 0.007mg 0.106mg 11%
Starch 3.52g 24.79g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.123mg 8%
Magnesium 6mg 39mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.38mg 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.71mg 6%
Iron 0.16mg 0.56mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.069mg 4%
Fiber 0.6g 1.6g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.369g 1%
Saturated fat 0.26g 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.97g 1%
Potassium 39mg 86mg 1%
Protein 2.06g 2.74g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 23.98g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 0.24g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.058mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
13%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.