Arborio rice vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arborio rice and merlot
- Merlot has less folate, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and copper.
- Arborio rice covers your daily folate needs 15% more than merlot.
- Merlot contains 38 times less selenium than arborio rice. Arborio rice contains 7.5µg of selenium, while merlot contains 0.2µg.
- The glycemic index of arborio rice is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.
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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 | +217.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +554.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +185.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +388.5% |
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 | +3180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +566.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1223.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.8% |
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:
0.07 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
2.51 g
Water:
86.59 g
Other:
10.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3271.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1044.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5600% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 59µg | 1µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.46mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.005mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.2µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.132mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 28.73g | 2.51g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 0.224mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 0.07g | 5% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 127mg | 3% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 83kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 33mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.73g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arborio rice is relatively richer in vitamins
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.