Spices vs Rice bran
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, fennel seed is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Spices 345
Rice bran 316
Protein (g)
Spices 15.8
Rice bran 13.4
Carbs (g)
Spices 52.3
Rice bran 49.7
Fat (g)
Spices 14.9
Rice bran 20.9
Fiber (g)
Spices 39.8
Rice bran 21.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, fennel seed — 15.8g vs 13.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Rice bran, crude — 316 vs 345 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, fennel seed scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Spices | Rice bran | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 345 kcal | 316 kcal | +9% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 8.81 g | 6.13 g | +44% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 13.4 g | +18% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.9 g | 20.9 g | -29% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 52.3 g | 49.7 g | +5% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 39.8 g | 21.0 g | +90% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.480 g | 4.17 g | -88% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.91 g | 7.55 g | +31% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 21.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.408 mg | 2.75 mg | -85% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.353 mg | 0.284 mg | +24% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.05 mg | 34.0 mg | -82% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 7.39 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.470 mg | 4.07 mg | -88% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 63.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 32.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 4.92 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1196 mg | 57.0 mg | +1998% |
| Iron, Fe | 18.5 mg | 18.5 mg | = |
| Magnesium, Mg | 385 mg | 781 mg | -51% |
| Phosphorus, P | 487 mg | 1677 mg | -71% |
| Potassium, K | 1694 mg | 1485 mg | +14% |
| Sodium, Na | 88.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +1660% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.70 mg | 6.04 mg | -39% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.07 mg | 0.728 mg | +47% |
| Manganese, Mn | 6.53 mg | 14.2 mg | -54% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 15.6 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1443 kj | 1322 kj | +9% |
| Ash | 8.22 g | 9.98 g | -18% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0.900 g | |
| Sucrose | — | 0.500 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0.200 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0.200 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 63.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 63.0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 135 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 220 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1.90 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.019 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.078 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.480 g | 3.56 g | -87% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0.373 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.075 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 9.91 g | 7.47 g | +33% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.69 g | 7.46 g | -77% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.69 g | 7.14 g | -76% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.316 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Phytosterols | 66.0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.253 g | 0.108 g | +134% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.602 g | 0.555 g | +8% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.695 g | 0.568 g | +22% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.996 g | 1.02 g | -3% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.758 g | 0.650 g | +17% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.301 g | 0.306 g | -2% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.222 g | 0.317 g | -30% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.647 g | 0.635 g | +2% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.410 g | 0.411 g | = |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.915 g | 0.881 g | +4% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.680 g | 1.06 g | -36% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.331 g | 0.355 g | -7% |
| Alanine | 0.789 g | 0.970 g | -19% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.83 g | 1.31 g | +40% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.96 g | 1.85 g | +59% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.11 g | 0.875 g | +27% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.900 g | 0.668 g | +35% |
| Serine | 0.900 g | 0.662 g | +36% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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