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Arborio rice vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Arborio rice and Brazil nut

  • Arborio rice contains less Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, Potassium, and Calcium than Brazil nut.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3472% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Arborio rice is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +15900%
Contains more Iron +66.4%
Contains more Magnesium +4600%
Contains more Phosphorus +2097%
Contains more Potassium +2434.6%
Contains more Zinc +915%
Contains more Copper +2320.8%
Contains more Manganese +242.6%
Contains more Selenium +25460%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +15900%
Contains more Iron +66.4%
Contains more Magnesium +4600%
Contains more Phosphorus +2097%
Contains more Potassium +2434.6%
Contains more Zinc +915%
Contains more Copper +2320.8%
Contains more Manganese +242.6%
Contains more Selenium +25460%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Folate +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Folate +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +144.7%
Contains more Water +1903.8%
Contains more Protein +506.8%
Contains more Fats +35215.8%
Contains more Other +1700%
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Carbs +144.7%
Contains more Water +1903.8%
Contains more Protein +506.8%
Contains more Fats +35215.8%
Contains more Other +1700%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41070.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48698%
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41070.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48698%

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 Brazil nut
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 4.24g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 0.19g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 28.73g 11.74g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Arborio rice
Fiber 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 1mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 1.46mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 8mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 33mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 26mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 0mg 3mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.072mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.357mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 7.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.035mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.295mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.184mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 59µg 22µg Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.084mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.195mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.085mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.056mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.144mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.056mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.051g 16.134g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Brazil nut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Arborio rice
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.