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Arborio rice vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between arborio rice and muffin?

  • Muffin is richer than arborio rice in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 16% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in arborio rice is lower.

We used Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this article.

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more IronIron +12.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +365.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +342.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.37mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.2µg

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.168mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.418mg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +174.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8357.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.5%
Contains more OtherOther +678.9%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8213.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16106%

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 Muffin
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 0.19g 16.07g 24%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Phosphorus 33mg 146mg 16%
Sodium 0mg 336mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.051g 2.844g 13%
Calories 130kcal 375kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 4.822g 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.163mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Carbs 28.73g 53g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Calcium 1mg 44mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.449mg 4%
Protein 2.36g 4.49g 4%
Folate 59µg 48µg 3%
Potassium 26mg 121mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Iron 1.46mg 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.47mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Selenium 7.5µg 8.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.072mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 51.9g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Zinc 0.4mg 0.37mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.168mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 1.418mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.793g)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.