Arborio rice vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between arborio rice and avocadoes
- Arborio rice has more selenium, iron, and manganese; however, avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
- Avocadoes cover your daily vitamin B5 needs 20% more than arborio rice.
- Avocadoes have 19 times less selenium than arborio rice. Arborio rice has 7.5µg of selenium, while avocadoes have 0.4µg.
- Arborio rice contains less saturated fat.
- Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arborio rice is 69, while the glycemic index of avocadoes is 40.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 IronIron | +165.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1775% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +262.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1765.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +163.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.8% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +712.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +249.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +335.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +37.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +236.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +7615.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +731.6% |
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Water
~73.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16794.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3532% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 9.799g | 24% |
Fats | 0.19g | 14.66g | 22% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 1.389mg | 20% |
Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.257mg | 15% |
Potassium | 26mg | 485mg | 14% |
Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.4µg | 13% |
Copper | 0.072mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 1.816g | 12% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
Iron | 1.46mg | 0.55mg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
Saturated fat | 0.051g | 2.126g | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.067mg | 8% |
Carbs | 28.73g | 8.53g | 7% |
Folate | 59µg | 81µg | 6% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 29mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 33mg | 52mg | 3% |
Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
Calories | 130kcal | 160kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 1.738mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
Protein | 2.36g | 2g | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
Calcium | 1mg | 12mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 28.73g | 1.83g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.66g | N/A | |
Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
Sodium | 0mg | 7mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.085mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.056mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.144mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
12%

32%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%

21%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?

Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.075g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)