Arborio rice vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between arborio rice and corn
- Arborio rice has more selenium, iron, folate, manganese, and vitamin B1, while corn has more vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Arborio rice's daily need coverage for selenium is 13% higher.
- Corn contains 3 times less iron than arborio rice. Arborio rice contains 1.46mg of iron, while corn contains 0.45mg.
- Corn has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn is 52, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 more IronIron | +224.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +738.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +156.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +256.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
20.98 g
Water:
73.41 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +689.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +268.4% |
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Water
~73.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +544.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1106% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.2µg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.45mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Folate | 59µg | 23µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.167mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.792mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 33mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 218mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.1mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.603g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.73g | 20.98g | 3% |
| Starch | 7.17g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 3.41g | 2% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 96kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0.197g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.374g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 1.683mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 28.73g | 18.58g | N/A |
| Calcium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.54g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.