Side-by-Side Comparison

Brown Rice (Cooked) vs White Rice (Cooked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Nutty cooked whole grain brown rice in minimalist stoneware dish
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Brown Rice (Cooked)

123Calories
2.7Protein
1.6Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Clean fluffy steamed long-grain white rice in neutral ceramic bowl
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White Rice (Cooked)

130Calories
2.7Protein
0.4Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-5%
Brown Rice (Cooked)

Brown Rice (Cooked) has fewer calories (energy) (123 kcal vs 130 kcal, 7 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+2%
Similar Concentration

Both provide similar protein (2.7 g vs 2.7 g).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+300%
Brown Rice (Cooked)

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 1.6 g vs 0.40 g in White Rice (Cooked) (+1.2 g, +300%).

Higher Potassium
+146%
Brown Rice (Cooked)

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 86.0 mg vs 35.0 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+51.0 mg, +146%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Brown Rice (Cooked)100 g edible portion
White Rice (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)White Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
123 kcal6% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
130 kcal7% DV

White Rice (Cooked) provides 130 kcal vs 123 kcal in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+7 kcal, +6%).

ProteinSimilar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
2.7 g5% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
2.7 g5% DV

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and White Rice (Cooked) provide similar amounts of protein (2.7 g).

CarbohydratesWhite Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
25.6 g9% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
28.2 g10% DV

White Rice (Cooked) provides 28.2 g vs 25.6 g in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+2.6 g, +10%).

Dietary FiberBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
1.6 g6% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.40 g1% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 1.6 g vs 0.40 g in White Rice (Cooked) (+1.2 g, +300%).

Total FatBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.97 g1% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.28 g

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 0.97 g vs 0.28 g in White Rice (Cooked) (+0.69 g, +246%).

Total SugarsBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.24 g
White Rice (Cooked)
0.05 g

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 0.24 g vs 0.05 g in White Rice (Cooked) (+0.19 g, +380%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSimilar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0 mg
White Rice (Cooked)
0 mg

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and White Rice (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin c (0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Similar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0 µg
White Rice (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and White Rice (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin a (rae) (0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0 µg
White Rice (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and White Rice (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ESimilar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.07 mg
White Rice (Cooked)
0.04 mg

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and White Rice (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.07 mg).

Vitamin KBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.6 µg1% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.1 µg

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 0.6 µg vs 0.1 µg in White Rice (Cooked) (+0.5 µg, +500%).

Folate (DFE)White Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
9.0 µg2% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
58 µg14% DV

White Rice (Cooked) provides 58 µg vs 9.0 µg in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+49 µg, +544%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.18 mg15% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.16 mg14% DV

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and White Rice (Cooked) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.18 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Brown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.07 mg5% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.01 mg1% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg vs 0.01 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Brown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
2.6 mg16% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
1.5 mg9% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 2.6 mg vs 1.5 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+1.1 mg, +74%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Brown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.73 mg14% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.40 mg8% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 0.73 mg vs 0.40 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+0.33 mg, +84%).

Vitamin B6Brown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.15 mg9% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.09 mg5% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.15 mg vs 0.09 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0 µg
White Rice (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and White Rice (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
4.0 mg
White Rice (Cooked)
1.0 mg

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 4.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+3.0 mg, +300%).

PotassiumBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
86.0 mg2% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
35.0 mg1% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 86.0 mg vs 35.0 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+51.0 mg, +146%).

CalciumSimilar
Brown Rice (Cooked)
10.0 mg1% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
10.0 mg1% DV

Both Brown Rice (Cooked) and White Rice (Cooked) provide similar amounts of calcium (10.0 mg).

IronWhite Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.56 mg3% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
1.2 mg7% DV

White Rice (Cooked) provides 1.2 mg vs 0.56 mg in Brown Rice (Cooked) (+0.64 mg, +114%).

MagnesiumBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
44.0 mg10% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
12.0 mg3% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 44.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+32.0 mg, +267%).

PhosphorusBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
103 mg8% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
43.0 mg3% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 103 mg vs 43.0 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+60.0 mg, +140%).

ZincBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.71 mg6% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.49 mg4% DV

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 0.71 mg vs 0.49 mg in White Rice (Cooked) (+0.22 mg, +45%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatBrown Rice (Cooked) higher
Brown Rice (Cooked)
0.24 g1% DV
White Rice (Cooked)
0.08 g

Brown Rice (Cooked) provides 0.24 g vs 0.08 g in White Rice (Cooked) (+0.16 g, +212%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Brown Rice (Cooked) leads in 14 categories while White Rice (Cooked) leads in 4.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients. Overall, Brown Rice (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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