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Arborio rice vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arborio rice and Garden asparagus

  • Arborio rice has more Selenium, and Manganese, however, Garden asparagus has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Garden asparagus is 13% higher.
  • Garden asparagus has 3 times less Selenium than Arborio rice. Arborio rice has 7.5µg of Selenium, while Garden asparagus has 2.3µg.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Asparagus, raw.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +125.9%
Contains more Selenium +226.1%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Iron +46.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +676.9%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Copper +162.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +125.9%
Contains more Selenium +226.1%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Iron +46.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +676.9%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Copper +162.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +781.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +781.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +640.5%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +205.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.2
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +640.5%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +205.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05

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 Garden asparagus
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 1.78g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 2.2g Arborio rice
Fats 0.19g 0.12g Arborio rice
Carbs 28.73g 3.88g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 20kcal Arborio rice
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Arborio rice
Fiber 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 1mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 1.46mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 33mg 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 26mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 0mg 2mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.072mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.357mg 0.158mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 2.3µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.143mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.978mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.274mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 59µg 52µg Arborio rice
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.027mg
Threonine 0.084mg 0.084mg
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.075mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg 0.128mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.056mg 0.031mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.075mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg 0.115mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg 0.049mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.05g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arborio rice Garden asparagus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Arborio rice
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.