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Arborio rice vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between arborio rice and fast food

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B1 in fast food is higher than in arborio rice.
  • Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +657.7%
Contains more IronIron +109.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +530%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +306.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.357mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.6%
~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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +78.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +600%
Contains more FatsFats +6221.1%
Contains more OtherOther +700%
~equal in Carbs ~31.5g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8236.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3260%

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 Fast food
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Protein 2.36g 16.52g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.363mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 5.617mg 26%
Selenium 7.5µg 20.3µg 23%
Saturated fat 0.051g 4.493g 20%
Iron 1.46mg 3.06mg 20%
Zinc 0.4mg 2.52mg 19%
Fats 0.19g 12.01g 18%
Phosphorus 33mg 134mg 14%
Sodium 0mg 331mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.317mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 4.835g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.212mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.68g 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Calories 130kcal 297kcal 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Calcium 1mg 62mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Magnesium 8mg 27mg 5%
Folate 59µg 80µg 5%
Copper 0.072mg 0.121mg 5%
Potassium 26mg 197mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.53mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 28.73g 31.5g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Manganese 0.357mg 0.357mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.442g)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.