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Arborio rice vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arborio rice and Rice different?

    Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +21.7%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Calcium +900%
    Contains more Magnesium +50%
    Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
    Contains more Potassium +34.6%
    Contains more Zinc +22.5%
    Contains more Manganese +32.2%
    Equal in Copper - 0.069
    Equal in Selenium - 7.5
    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 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
    Contains more Iron +21.7%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Calcium +900%
    Contains more Magnesium +50%
    Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
    Contains more Potassium +34.6%
    Contains more Zinc +22.5%
    Contains more Manganese +32.2%
    Equal in Copper - 0.069
    Equal in Selenium - 7.5

    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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    Rice
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.6%
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.163
    Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.476
    Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
    Equal in Folate - 58
    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% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.6%
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.163
    Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.476
    Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
    Equal in Folate - 58

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Protein +14%
    Contains more Fats +47.4%
    Contains more Other +121.1%
    Equal in Carbs - 28.17
    Equal in Water - 68.44
    2% 29% 69%
    Protein: 2.36 g
    Fats: 0.19 g
    Carbs: 28.73 g
    Water: 68.53 g
    Other: 0.19 g
    3% 28% 68%
    Protein: 2.69 g
    Fats: 0.28 g
    Carbs: 28.17 g
    Water: 68.44 g
    Other: 0.42 g
    Contains more Protein +14%
    Contains more Fats +47.4%
    Contains more Other +121.1%
    Equal in Carbs - 28.17
    Equal in Water - 68.44

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
    Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%
    Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%
    32% 36% 31%
    Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
    32% 37% 32%
    Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
    Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
    Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%
    Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%

    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 Rice
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Arborio rice Rice Opinion
    Net carbs 28.73g 27.77g Arborio rice
    Protein 2.36g 2.69g Rice
    Fats 0.19g 0.28g Rice
    Carbs 28.73g 28.17g Arborio rice
    Calories 130kcal 130kcal
    Sugar 0.05g Arborio rice
    Fiber 0.4g Rice
    Calcium 1mg 10mg Rice
    Iron 1.46mg 1.2mg Arborio rice
    Magnesium 8mg 12mg Rice
    Phosphorus 33mg 43mg Rice
    Potassium 26mg 35mg Rice
    Sodium 0mg 1mg Arborio rice
    Zinc 0.4mg 0.49mg Rice
    Copper 0.072mg 0.069mg Arborio rice
    Manganese 0.357mg 0.472mg Rice
    Selenium 7.5µg 7.5µg
    Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
    Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.163mg Arborio rice
    Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.013mg Arborio rice
    Vitamin B3 1.493mg 1.476mg Arborio rice
    Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.39mg Arborio rice
    Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.093mg Rice
    Folate 59µg 58µg Arborio rice
    Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.031mg Rice
    Threonine 0.084mg 0.096mg Rice
    Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.116mg Rice
    Leucine 0.195mg 0.222mg Rice
    Lysine 0.085mg 0.097mg Rice
    Methionine 0.056mg 0.063mg Rice
    Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.144mg Rice
    Valine 0.144mg 0.164mg Rice
    Histidine 0.056mg 0.063mg Rice
    Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.077g Arborio rice
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.088g Rice
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.076g Rice

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Arborio rice Rice
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories diet Equal
    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
    13%
    Rice
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    20%
    Arborio rice
    22%
    Rice

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Rice
    Rice is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Rice
    Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Arborio rice
    Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Arborio rice
    Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Arborio rice
    Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
    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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.