Arborio rice vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between arborio rice and black gram?
- Arborio rice is higher in selenium, yet black gram is higher in phosphorus, magnesium, folate, copper, potassium, and calcium.
- Black gram's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 18% more.
- Arborio rice has 3 times more selenium than black gram. While arborio rice has 7.5µg of selenium, black gram has only 2.5µg.
- The glycemic index of black gram is lower.
We used Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.
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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 SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +687.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +788.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +372.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +368.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +59.3% |
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:
7.54 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
18.34 g
Water:
72.51 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +457.9% |
~equal in
Water
~72.51g
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
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.359 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +618% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.4g | 26% | |
| Phosphorus | 33mg | 156mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 63mg | 13% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 7.54g | 10% |
| Folate | 59µg | 94µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 2.5µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.139mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 231mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.6mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1mg | 53mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.75mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.83mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 28.73g | 18.34g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.412mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.359g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.433mg | 1% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.73g | 11.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.01g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 1.5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.625mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.423mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)