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Arborio rice vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between arborio rice and fish oil

  • The amount of iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B5 in arborio rice is higher than in fish oil.
  • Fish oil covers your daily need for cholesterol, 255% more than arborio rice.
  • The amount of saturated fat in arborio rice is lower.
  • Fish oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish oil is 0, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Fish oil, herring.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~0mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +52531.6%

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
23% 61% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.604 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97424.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31108%

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 Fish oil
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Fish oil DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 766mg 255%
Fats 0.19g 100g 154%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 56.564g 141%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 15.604g 104%
Saturated fat 0.051g 21.29g 97%
Calories 130kcal 902kcal 39%
Iron 1.46mg 0mg 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 0mg 16%
Folate 59µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0mg 14%
Selenium 7.5µg 0µg 14%
Carbs 28.73g 0g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0mg 8%
Copper 0.072mg 0mg 8%
Phosphorus 33mg 0mg 5%
Protein 2.36g 0g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0mg 5%
Zinc 0.4mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 26mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 0g N/A
Calcium 1mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 6.273g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 4.206g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Fish oil
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
0%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.239g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.