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Arborio rice vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Arborio rice and Pork

  • Arborio rice has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Pork covers your daily Selenium needs 69% more than Arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 more Iron +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +3866.7%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.5%
Contains more Potassium +1526.9%
Contains more Zinc +497.5%
Contains more Selenium +504%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
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 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +3866.7%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.5%
Contains more Potassium +1526.9%
Contains more Zinc +497.5%
Contains more Selenium +504%
Equal in Copper - 0.073

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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Pork
Contains more Folate +1080%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Folate +1080%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Protein +1057.6%
Contains more Fats +7226.3%
Contains more Other +368.4%
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Protein +1057.6%
Contains more Fats +7226.3%
Contains more Other +368.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10572.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300%
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10572.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300%

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 Pork
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Pork Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 0g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 27.32g Pork
Fats 0.19g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 28.73g 0g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 1mg 19mg Pork
Iron 1.46mg 0.87mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 8mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 33mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 26mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 0mg 62mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.072mg 0.073mg Pork
Manganese 0.357mg 0.009mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 59µg 5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.084mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.102mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 0.195mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.085mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.056mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.144mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.056mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.051g 5.23g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.179g)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.