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Arborio rice vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are arborio rice and salmon raw different?

  • Arborio rice is higher in manganese; however, salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for salmon raw is 133% higher.
  • Arborio rice contains 22 times more manganese than salmon raw. While arborio rice contains 0.357mg of manganese, salmon raw contains only 0.016mg.
  • Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than arborio rice (69).

Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw are the varieties used 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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more IronIron +82.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2131.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1784.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +506.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +386.7%

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%
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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +136%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +740.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3236.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2700%
~equal in Water ~68.5g

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3525.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4978%

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 Salmon raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg 133%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.818mg 58%
Selenium 7.5µg 36.5µg 53%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 7.86mg 40%
Protein 2.36g 19.84g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.38mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.664mg 25%
Phosphorus 33mg 200mg 24%
Copper 0.072mg 0.25mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.539g 17%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.016mg 15%
Potassium 26mg 490mg 14%
Carbs 28.73g 0g 10%
Folate 59µg 25µg 9%
Fats 0.19g 6.34g 9%
Iron 1.46mg 0.8mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.226mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 2.103g 5%
Magnesium 8mg 29mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.051g 0.981g 4%
Sodium 0mg 44mg 2%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.64mg 2%
Calories 130kcal 142kcal 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Calcium 1mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.