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Arborio rice vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Arborio rice and Arrowroot

  • Arborio rice has more Selenium, and Manganese, however, Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 70% more than Arborio rice.
  • Arrowroot has 11 times less Selenium than Arborio rice. Arborio rice has 7.5µg of Selenium, while Arrowroot has 0.7µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 Manganese +105.2%
Contains more Selenium +971.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +52.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +197%
Contains more Potassium +1646.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.5%
Contains more Copper +68.1%
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 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +105.2%
Contains more Selenium +971.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +52.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +197%
Contains more Potassium +1646.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.5%
Contains more Copper +68.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350.8%
Contains more Folate +472.9%
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 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350.8%
Contains more Folate +472.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +114.6%
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +647.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Carbs +114.6%
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +647.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 12.09g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.19g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 28.73g 13.39g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 65kcal Arborio rice
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 1mg 6mg Arrowroot
Iron 1.46mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 8mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 33mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 26mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 0mg 26mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.072mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.357mg 0.174mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 0.7µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.143mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.292mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 59µg 338µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.004g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Arrowroot
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
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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)

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.