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Arborio rice vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between arborio rice and eggs

  • Arborio rice has more manganese; however, eggs have more copper, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 214% more.
  • Arborio rice has 14 times more manganese than eggs. Arborio rice has 0.357mg of manganese, while eggs have 0.026mg.
  • Arborio rice is lower in saturated fat.
  • Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index than eggs.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more IronIron +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1273.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +384.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2677.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +421.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +310.7%

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.
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%
Egg
Egg
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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 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2232.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.1%
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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2465.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +433.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5484.2%
Contains more OtherOther +463.2%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6929.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2728%

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 Egg
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.072mg 2mg 214%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Selenium 7.5µg 30.8µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.513mg 38%
Phosphorus 33mg 172mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.398mg 20%
Protein 2.36g 12.58g 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Fats 0.19g 10.61g 16%
Saturated fat 0.051g 3.267g 15%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.026mg 14%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 4.077g 10%
Carbs 28.73g 1.12g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.414g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.064mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.066mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.05mg 6%
Sodium 0mg 124mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.121mg 5%
Calcium 1mg 50mg 5%
Folate 59µg 44µg 4%
Iron 1.46mg 1.19mg 3%
Potassium 26mg 126mg 3%
Calories 130kcal 155kcal 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 1.12g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.216g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.