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Arborio rice vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between arborio rice and cereal

  • Arborio rice contains less vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese than cereal.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 510% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Cereal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +303.8%
Contains more IronIron +2232.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Cereal
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3734.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1883.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10045.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Cereal
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +1713%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.8%
Contains more FatsFats +468.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1073.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Cereal
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +251.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +608%

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 Cereal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 6.288mg 510%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 5.986mg 456%
Iron 1.46mg 34.06mg 408%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 3.87mg 296%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 29.62mg 176%
Vitamin A 0µg 814µg 90%
Zinc 0.4mg 7.6mg 65%
Vitamin C 0mg 38.5mg 43%
Sodium 0mg 795mg 35%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.79mg 19%
Carbs 28.73g 86.85g 19%
Folate 59µg 15%
Calories 130kcal 378kcal 12%
Protein 2.36g 6.06g 7%
Copper 0.072mg 0.137mg 7%
Phosphorus 33mg 77mg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.226mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 19mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.354g 2%
Selenium 7.5µg 6.3µg 2%
Potassium 26mg 105mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 10mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.051g 0.26g 1%
Fats 0.19g 1.08g 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 85.45g N/A
Sugar 10.35g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.204g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.241mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0.767mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.113mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.365mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.344mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.162mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Arborio rice
371%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (69)

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

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.