Brown Rice vs Apple
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Apple is generally healthier
Apple comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (52 vs 111), more fiber (2.4g vs 1.8g), less sodium (1mg vs 5mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Apple
52 kcal
More Protein
Brown Rice
2.6g
More Fiber
Apple
2.4g
Less Sugar
Brown Rice
0g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Brown Rice
111
Apple
52
Proteinper 100g
Brown Rice
2.6g
Apple
0.3g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Brown Rice
23g
Apple
14g
Fatper 100g
Brown Rice
0.9g
Apple
0.2g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Brown Rice | Apple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111kcal | 52kcal✓ | +59.0kcal |
| Protein | 2.6g✓ | 0.3g | +2.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 14g✓ | +9.0g |
| Fat | 0.9g | 0.2g✓ | +0.7g |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.4g✓ | -0.6g |
| Sugar | 0g✓ | 10g | -10.0g |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg✓ | +4.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Brown Rice
Per 100g:111 calories
Per cup (150g):167 calories
Per serving (85g):94 calories
Apple
Per 100g:52 calories
Per cup (150g):78 calories
Per serving (85g):44 calories
Diet Compatibility
Brown Rice
VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium
Apple
Low-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Brown Rice
- ✓Higher in protein (2.6g vs 0.3g)
- ✓Less sugar (0g vs 10g)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
When to Choose Apple
- ✓Lower in calories (52 vs 111)
- ✓More fiber (2.4g vs 1.8g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (14g vs 23g)
- ✓Lower sodium (1mg vs 5mg)
Common Uses
Fresh snacksSmoothiesDessertsBreakfast bowls