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Arborio rice vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between arborio rice and pizza

  • Arborio rice has less phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 26% more.
  • Arborio rice is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +561.5%
Contains more IronIron +69.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +235%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +554.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.36mg

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%
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +58.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +382.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more OtherOther +1173.7%

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
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4396.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3262%

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 Pizza
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 Pizza DV% diff.
Phosphorus 33mg 216mg 26%
Sodium 0mg 598mg 26%
Selenium 7.5µg 19.9µg 23%
Saturated fat 0.051g 4.465g 20%
Calcium 1mg 188mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.39mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Protein 2.36g 11.39g 18%
Fats 0.19g 9.69g 15%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 3.825mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.195mg 14%
Iron 1.46mg 2.48mg 13%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.681g 11%
Folate 59µg 93µg 9%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.34mg 9%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Calories 130kcal 266kcal 7%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 2.608g 6%
Copper 0.072mg 0.105mg 4%
Potassium 26mg 172mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 24mg 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.08mg 2%
Carbs 28.73g 33.33g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 3.58g N/A
Manganese 0.357mg 0.36mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Pizza
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%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.414g)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.