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Arborio rice vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Arborio rice and Italian sausage

  • Arborio rice has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 54% more.
  • Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1069.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +497.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +193.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.43mg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1080%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +459.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +572.8%
Contains more WaterWater +45.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +710.2%
Contains more FatsFats +14273.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1042.1%

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
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29396.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6936%

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 Italian sausage
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 130kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 2.36g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 0.19g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 28.73g 4.17g Arborio rice
Carbs 28.73g 4.27g Arborio rice
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg Arborio rice
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Italian sausage
Calcium 1mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 26mg 304mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.46mg 1.43mg Arborio rice
Sugar 1.86g Arborio rice
Fiber 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.072mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Zinc 0.4mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 33mg 170mg Italian sausage
Sodium 0mg 743mg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 59µg 5µg Arborio rice
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 0.051g 10.195g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.084mg 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 0.195mg 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 0.085mg 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.056mg 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.144mg 0.804mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.056mg 0.577mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Italian sausage
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
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.144g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.