Arborio rice vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arborio rice and nougat different?
- Arborio rice is higher in folate, vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, nougat is richer in vitamin B2, copper, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for arborio rice is 14% higher.
- Arborio rice contains 13 times more vitamin B1 than nougat. While arborio rice contains 0.164mg of vitamin B1, nougat contains only 0.013mg.
- Arborio rice has less saturated fat.
- Nougat has a lower glycemic index (32) than arborio rice (69).
Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Candies, nougat, with almonds are the varieties used 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 more IronIron | +147.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3100% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +303.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +86.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
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 | +1161.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +561.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +195% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1080% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +825% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Carbs | 28.73g | 92.39g | 21% |
Vitamin E | 2.77mg | 18% | |
Folate | 59µg | 5µg | 14% |
Calories | 130kcal | 398kcal | 13% |
Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.013mg | 13% |
Iron | 1.46mg | 0.59mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.148mg | 10% |
Selenium | 7.5µg | 2.6µg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 0.051g | 1.667g | 7% |
Copper | 0.072mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 0.478mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 32mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 33mg | 55mg | 3% |
Calcium | 1mg | 32mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
Potassium | 26mg | 105mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.304mg | 2% |
Protein | 2.36g | 3.33g | 2% |
Fats | 0.19g | 1.67g | 2% |
Sodium | 0mg | 33mg | 1% |
Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 28.73g | 89.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 44.97g | N/A | |
Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
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:
3.33 g
Fats:
1.67 g
Carbs:
92.39 g
Water:
2.15 g
Other:
0.46 g
Contains more WaterWater | +3087.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +778.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +221.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +142.1% |
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
1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |