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Arborio rice vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between arborio rice and lamb

  • Arborio rice has more manganese and folate; however, lamb is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than arborio rice.
  • Lamb contains 16 times less manganese than arborio rice. Arborio rice contains 0.357mg of manganese, while lamb contains 0.022mg.
  • Arborio rice has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of arborio rice is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1522.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1092.3%
Contains more IronIron +28.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1015%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +469.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252%

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more FolateFolate +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +346.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +27.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +939%
Contains more FatsFats +10921.1%
Contains more OtherOther +331.6%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15106.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2920%

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 Lamb
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 Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Protein 2.36g 24.52g 44%
Saturated fat 0.051g 8.83g 40%
Zinc 0.4mg 4.46mg 37%
Selenium 7.5µg 26.4µg 34%
Fats 0.19g 20.94g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 6.66mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 8.82g 22%
Phosphorus 33mg 188mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.25mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.022mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.51g 10%
Carbs 28.73g 0g 10%
Folate 59µg 18µg 10%
Calories 130kcal 294kcal 8%
Potassium 26mg 310mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.1mg 5%
Copper 0.072mg 0.119mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.66mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.13mg 5%
Iron 1.46mg 1.88mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 23mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Sodium 0mg 72mg 3%
Calcium 1mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.3)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.