Brown Rice vs Whole Wheat Bread

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Brown Rice is generally healthier

Brown Rice comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (111 vs 247), less sugar (0g vs 3.8g), less sodium (5mg vs 421mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Brown Rice

111 kcal

More Protein

Whole Wheat Bread

3.6g

More Fiber

Whole Wheat Bread

6.8g

Less Sugar

Brown Rice

0g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Brown Rice
111
Whole Wheat Bread
247
Proteinper 100g
Brown Rice
2.6g
Whole Wheat Bread
3.6g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Brown Rice
23g
Whole Wheat Bread
41g
Fatper 100g
Brown Rice
0.9g
Whole Wheat Bread
3.6g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientBrown RiceWhole Wheat BreadDifference
Calories111kcal247kcal-136.0kcal
Protein2.6g3.6g-1.0g
Carbohydrates23g41g-18.0g
Fat0.9g3.6g-2.7g
Fiber1.8g6.8g-5.0g
Sugar0g3.8g-3.8g
Sodium5mg421mg-416.0mg

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

Whole Wheat Bread

Per 100g:247 calories
Per cup (150g):371 calories
Per serving (85g):210 calories

Diet Compatibility

Brown Rice

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

Whole Wheat Bread

VeganVegetarian

When to Choose Brown Rice

  • Lower in calories (111 vs 247)
  • Lower in carbs (23g vs 41g)
  • Less sugar (0g vs 3.8g)
  • Lower sodium (5mg vs 421mg)

Common Uses

Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
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When to Choose Whole Wheat Bread

  • Higher in protein (3.6g vs 2.6g)
  • More fiber (6.8g vs 1.8g)

Common Uses

Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
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