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Arborio rice vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between arborio rice and muenster cheese

  • Arborio rice has more manganese, while muenster cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 95% more than arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice contains 45 times more manganese than muenster cheese. While arborio rice contains 0.357mg of manganese, muenster cheese contains only 0.008mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in arborio rice is lower.
  • Muenster cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Cheese, muenster.

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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 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains more IronIron +256.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4362.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +415.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +602.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1318.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.3%

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.
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% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1349.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2465.2%
Contains more WaterWater +64.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +891.9%
Contains more FatsFats +15710.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1826.3%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14919%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1222%

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 Muenster cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.051g 19.113g 87%
Calcium 1mg 717mg 72%
Phosphorus 33mg 468mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg 61%
Fats 0.19g 30.04g 46%
Protein 2.36g 23.41g 42%
Vitamin A 0µg 298µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg 32%
Sodium 0mg 628mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.32mg 23%
Zinc 0.4mg 2.81mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 8.711g 22%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.008mg 15%
Iron 1.46mg 0.41mg 13%
Selenium 7.5µg 14.5µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.013mg 13%
Folate 59µg 12µg 12%
Calories 130kcal 368kcal 12%
Carbs 28.73g 1.12g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.103mg 9%
Magnesium 8mg 27mg 5%
Copper 0.072mg 0.031mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.661g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.19mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Potassium 26mg 134mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Net carbs 28.73g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.829mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Muenster cheese
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
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.062g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.