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Arborio rice vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between arborio rice and blue cheese?

  • Arborio rice is higher in manganese, yet blue cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 93% more.
  • Arborio rice has 40 times more manganese than blue cheese. While arborio rice has 0.357mg of manganese, blue cheese has only 0.009mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in arborio rice is lower.

We used Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Cheese, blue 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +371%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3866.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +884.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +565%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1072.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.3%

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%
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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +465.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +335.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1127.8%
Contains more WaterWater +61.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +806.8%
Contains more FatsFats +15026.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2589.5%

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13310.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1500%

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 Blue cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Blue cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.051g 18.669g 85%
Calcium 1mg 528mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg 51%
Phosphorus 33mg 387mg 51%
Sodium 0mg 1146mg 50%
Fats 0.19g 28.74g 44%
Protein 2.36g 21.4g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.382mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.729mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Zinc 0.4mg 2.66mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 7.778g 19%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.009mg 15%
Iron 1.46mg 0.31mg 14%
Selenium 7.5µg 14.5µg 13%
Calories 130kcal 353kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.029mg 11%
Carbs 28.73g 2.34g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.166mg 8%
Potassium 26mg 256mg 7%
Folate 59µg 36µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.8g 5%
Copper 0.072mg 0.04mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 23mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 1.016mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Net carbs 28.73g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 1.087mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.758mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Blue cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Arborio rice
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.618g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.