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Arborio rice vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between arborio rice and focaccia?

  • Arborio rice has less vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, folate, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc than focaccia.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 25% higher.
  • Arborio rice contains less saturated fat.

We used Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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.
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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +338.5%
Contains more IronIron +116.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +232.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112%
~equal in Manganese ~0.364mg

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1781.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +49.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +271.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4052.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +747.4%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9675.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1888%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.47mg 26%
Sodium 0mg 561mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.301mg 22%
Iron 1.46mg 3.16mg 21%
Folate 59µg 138µg 20%
Selenium 7.5µg 15.9µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 5.67g 14%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 3.67mg 14%
Phosphorus 33mg 128mg 14%
Protein 2.36g 8.77g 13%
Fats 0.19g 7.89g 12%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.33mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.994g 6%
Calories 130kcal 249kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.645mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.113mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.051g 0.877g 4%
Potassium 26mg 114mg 3%
Calcium 1mg 35mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 20mg 3%
Carbs 28.73g 35.82g 2%
Copper 0.072mg 0.091mg 2%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Manganese 0.357mg 0.364mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.826g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.