Arborio rice vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between arborio rice and mandarin oranges
- Arborio rice has more iron, manganese, selenium, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while mandarin oranges have more vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Mandarin oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 30% higher.
- Mandarin oranges contain 75 times less selenium than arborio rice. Arborio rice contains 7.5µg of selenium, while mandarin oranges contain 0.1µg.
- Mandarin oranges have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 more IronIron | +873.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +471.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +815.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +538.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +182.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +297.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.2% |
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:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.7% |
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.06g
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.7mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.15mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.039mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.1µg | 13% |
| Folate | 59µg | 16µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.058mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 0.376mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 28.73g | 13.34g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.216mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 34µg | 4% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 53kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 166mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 0.81g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 3% | |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 33mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.078mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.73g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.58g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.011mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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