Arborio rice vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between arborio rice and fajita?
- Arborio rice is richer in folate and manganese, yet fajita is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Fajita's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 35% higher.
- Arborio rice has 15 times more folate than fajita. Arborio rice has 59µg of folate, while fajita has 4µg.
- Fajita has a lower glycemic index than arborio rice.
We used Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this comparison.
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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 | +47.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +440.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +992.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +739.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +122.7% |
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 | +64% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1231.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +220.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +555.9% |
| 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:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1188.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +686.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2915.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1415.8% |
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Water
~70.6g
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
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3922.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2078% |
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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| Sodium | 0mg | 799mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 33mg | 277mg | 35% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 18.56g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.387mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 4.779mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 16.7µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.213mg | 15% |
| Folate | 59µg | 4µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.066mg | 13% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.37mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 28.73g | 2.23g | 9% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 5.73g | 9% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 284mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 1.596g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 1.089g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.726mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 2.333g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 135kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.73g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 799mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.545g)