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Arborio rice vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arborio rice and Teff?

  • Arborio rice is richer in Folate, yet Teff is richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 109% higher.
  • Arborio rice has 3 times more Folate than Teff. Arborio rice has 59µg of Folate, while Teff has 18µg.

We used Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Teff, cooked 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +311.5%
Contains more Zinc +177.5%
Contains more Copper +213.9%
Contains more Manganese +701.1%
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 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +311.5%
Contains more Zinc +177.5%
Contains more Copper +213.9%
Contains more Manganese +701.1%

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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Teff
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Folate +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Folate +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +242.1%
Contains more Other +263.2%
Equal in Water - 74.93
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +242.1%
Contains more Other +263.2%
Equal in Water - 74.93

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Teff Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 17.06g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 3.87g Teff
Fats 0.19g 0.65g Teff
Carbs 28.73g 19.86g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 101kcal Arborio rice
Fiber 2.8g Teff
Calcium 1mg 49mg Teff
Iron 1.46mg 2.05mg Teff
Magnesium 8mg 50mg Teff
Phosphorus 33mg 120mg Teff
Potassium 26mg 107mg Teff
Sodium 0mg 8mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 1.11mg Teff
Copper 0.072mg 0.226mg Teff
Manganese 0.357mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Teff
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.033mg Teff
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.909mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.097mg Teff
Folate 59µg 18µg Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.084mg 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.195mg 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.085mg 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.056mg 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.144mg 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.056mg 0.088mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.051g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Arborio rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Teff
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
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.