Arborio rice vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between arborio rice and cheese
- Arborio rice has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% more.
- Arborio rice is lower in saturated fat.
- Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index than cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Cheese, cheddar.
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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 | +942.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1222.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +237.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +810% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1278.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +280% |
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 | +465.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2430.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +829.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +869.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17431.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1852.6% |
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
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15841.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2742% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 18.867g | 86% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 710mg | 71% |
| Phosphorus | 33mg | 455mg | 60% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 33.31g | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.1µg | 46% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 22.87g | 41% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 28.5µg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 330µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.428mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 3.64mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 653mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 9.246g | 23% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.14mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.027mg | 14% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 404kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.029mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 1.421g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 0.059mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 28.73g | 3.09g | 9% |
| Folate | 59µg | 27µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 26mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.73g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)