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Arborio rice vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Arborio rice and Banana

  • Arborio rice has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Banana has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Banana covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 24% more than Arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice contains 8 times more Selenium than Banana. While Arborio rice contains 7.5µg of Selenium, Banana contains only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Bananas, 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.
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
6
:
4
Banana
Banana
Contains more Iron +461.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +1276.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.078
Arborio rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Iron +461.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +1276.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.078

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.
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
4
:
6
Banana
Banana
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Folate +195%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522%
Arborio rice
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%
Banana
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Folate +195%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
2
:
3
Banana
Banana
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Contains more Fats +73.7%
Contains more Other +336.8%
Equal in Water - 74.91
Arborio rice
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Contains more Fats +73.7%
Contains more Other +336.8%
Equal in Water - 74.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
2
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%
Arborio rice
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Banana Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 20.24g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 1.09g Arborio rice
Fats 0.19g 0.33g Banana
Carbs 28.73g 22.84g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 89kcal Arborio rice
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g Arborio rice
Fiber 2.6g Banana
Calcium 1mg 5mg Banana
Iron 1.46mg 0.26mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 33mg 22mg Arborio rice
Potassium 26mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 0mg 1mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 0.15mg Arborio rice
Copper 0.072mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.357mg 0.27mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 1µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.031mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.665mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.334mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 59µg 20µg Arborio rice
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.009mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg 0.028mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.028mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg 0.068mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg 0.05mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg 0.008mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.049mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg 0.047mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.112g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.032g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.073g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Banana
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
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
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 - 0.061g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.