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Arborio rice vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Arborio rice and Wheat

  • Arborio rice has more Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Wheat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 44% more.
  • Arborio rice has 5 times more Folate than Wheat. Arborio rice has 59µg of Folate, while Wheat has 11µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked.

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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 +800%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.5%
Contains more Potassium +530.8%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +188.5%
Contains more Selenium +325.3%
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% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.5%
Contains more Potassium +530.8%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +188.5%
Contains more Selenium +325.3%

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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Wheat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.6%
Contains more Folate +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.6%
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% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.6%
Contains more Folate +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.9%
Contains more Fats +336.8%
Contains more Other +257.9%
Equal in Carbs - 27.6
Equal in Water - 65.18
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +141.9%
Contains more Fats +336.8%
Contains more Other +257.9%
Equal in Carbs - 27.6
Equal in Water - 65.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386%
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 23.3g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 5.71g Wheat
Fats 0.19g 0.83g Wheat
Carbs 28.73g 27.6g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 132kcal Wheat
Sugar 3.07g Arborio rice
Fiber 4.3g Wheat
Calcium 1mg 9mg Wheat
Iron 1.46mg 1.76mg Wheat
Magnesium 8mg 48mg Wheat
Phosphorus 33mg 147mg Wheat
Potassium 26mg 164mg Wheat
Sodium 0mg 8mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 1.84mg Wheat
Copper 0.072mg 0.207mg Wheat
Manganese 0.357mg 1.03mg Wheat
Selenium 7.5µg 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Wheat
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.095mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.03mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 2.305mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.07mg Wheat
Folate 59µg 11µg Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.051mg Wheat
Threonine 0.084mg 0.172mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.22mg Wheat
Leucine 0.195mg 0.432mg Wheat
Lysine 0.085mg 0.161mg Wheat
Methionine 0.056mg 0.097mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.3mg Wheat
Valine 0.144mg 0.267mg Wheat
Histidine 0.056mg 0.147mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.077g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.084g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.243g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Wheat
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%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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 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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.