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Arborio rice vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between arborio rice and chili Pepper

  • Arborio rice has more selenium, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, while chili Pepper have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Chili Pepper cover your daily need for vitamin C, 269% more than arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice contains 15 times more selenium than chili Pepper. While arborio rice contains 7.5µg of selenium, chili Pepper contain only 0.5µg.
  • Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili Pepper is 10, 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 Peppers, hot chili, green, 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.
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 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1207.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%

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 808% 71% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +550.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203.7%
Contains more WaterWater +28%
Contains more OtherOther +215.8%
~equal in Fats ~0.2g

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
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +427.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118%

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 Chili Pepper
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Chili Pepper Opinion
Calories 130kcal 40kcal Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 2g Arborio rice
Fats 0.19g 0.2g Chili Pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg Chili Pepper
Net carbs 28.73g 7.96g Arborio rice
Carbs 28.73g 9.46g Arborio rice
Magnesium 8mg 25mg Chili Pepper
Calcium 1mg 18mg Chili Pepper
Potassium 26mg 340mg Chili Pepper
Iron 1.46mg 1.2mg Arborio rice
Sugar 5.1g Arborio rice
Fiber 1.5g Chili Pepper
Copper 0.072mg 0.174mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 0.4mg 0.3mg Arborio rice
Phosphorus 33mg 46mg Chili Pepper
Sodium 0mg 7mg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 1179IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili Pepper
Manganese 0.357mg 0.237mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 0.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.09mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.09mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.95mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.061mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.278mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin K 14.3µg Chili Pepper
Folate 59µg 23µg Arborio rice
Choline 11.1mg Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.021g Chili Pepper
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.011g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.109g Chili Pepper
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.026mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg 0.074mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.065mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg 0.105mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg 0.089mg Chili Pepper
Methionine 0.056mg 0.024mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.062mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg 0.084mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg 0.041mg Arborio rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Chili Pepper
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
83%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
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.
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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.