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Arborio rice vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arborio rice and Porridge?

  • Arborio rice is richer in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Porridge is richer in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Porridge's daily need coverage for Iron is 29% higher.

We used Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +207.7%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +167.9%
Contains more Calcium +8600%
Contains more Iron +156.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +207.7%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +167.9%
Contains more Calcium +8600%
Contains more Iron +156.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +459.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.8%
Contains more Folate +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +459.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.8%
Contains more Folate +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.9%
Contains more Carbs +173.1%
Contains more Fats +10.5%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Other +15.8%
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +63.9%
Contains more Carbs +173.1%
Contains more Fats +10.5%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Other +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128%
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 10.02g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 1.44g Arborio rice
Fats 0.19g 0.21g Porridge
Carbs 28.73g 10.52g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 50kcal Arborio rice
Sugar 0.03g Arborio rice
Fiber 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 1mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 1.46mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 8mg 5mg Arborio rice
Phosphorus 33mg 15mg Arborio rice
Potassium 26mg 16mg Arborio rice
Sodium 0mg 6mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 0.13mg Arborio rice
Copper 0.072mg 0.04mg Arborio rice
Manganese 0.357mg 0mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 2.8µg Arborio rice
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.055mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.025mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.52mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.071mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.013mg Arborio rice
Folate 59µg 12µg Arborio rice
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.02mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg 0.045mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.063mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg 0.11mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg 0.037mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg 0.027mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.078mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg 0.07mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg 0.033mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.028g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Porridge
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
13%
Arborio rice
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/nutrients
  2. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.