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Whey vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Whey and Brown rice

  • Whey has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Brown rice has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brown rice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 42% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
Whey
2
:
8
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Potassium +87.2%
Contains more Iron +833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +446.2%
Contains more Copper +2550%
Contains more Manganese +97300%
Contains more Selenium +205.3%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Potassium +87.2%
Contains more Iron +833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +446.2%
Contains more Copper +2550%
Contains more Manganese +97300%
Contains more Selenium +205.3%

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.
Whey
Whey
5
:
7
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3360.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3360.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
2
:
3
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Water +32.5%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Contains more Protein +222.4%
Contains more Fats +169.4%
Contains more Carbs +397.7%
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Brown rice
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 Water +32.5%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Contains more Protein +222.4%
Contains more Fats +169.4%
Contains more Carbs +397.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3227.3%
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3227.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 0.85g 2.74g Brown rice
Fats 0.36g 0.97g Brown rice
Carbs 5.14g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 27kcal 123kcal Brown rice
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 5.14g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 0g 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 47mg 3mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0.56mg Brown rice
Magnesium 8mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 46mg 103mg Brown rice
Potassium 161mg 86mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.13mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Copper 0.004mg 0.106mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.001mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 1.9µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Brown rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.069mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.38mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 1µg 9µg Brown rice
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.054mg 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.078mg 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.068mg 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.016mg 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.046mg 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.016mg 0.066mg Brown rice
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.26g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.366g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Brown rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Whey
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.