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Arborio rice vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arborio rice and liver

  • Arborio rice contains less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3 than liver.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 778% higher.
  • Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index than liver.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.9%
Contains more IronIron +1127.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +780.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1580%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +630.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%

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%
Liver
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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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13625%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +866.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +176.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +664.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1002.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2215.8%
Contains more OtherOther +689.5%
~equal in Water ~64.32g

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
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +986.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2000%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg 778%
Vitamin A 0µg 5405µg 601%
Iron 1.46mg 17.92mg 206%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 2.196mg 168%
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg 118%
Selenium 7.5µg 67.5µg 109%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 4.774mg 88%
Copper 0.072mg 0.634mg 62%
Zinc 0.4mg 6.72mg 57%
Protein 2.36g 26.02g 47%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 8.435mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.57mg 39%
Phosphorus 33mg 241mg 30%
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg 26%
Folate 59µg 163µg 26%
Carbs 28.73g 3.76g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.258mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.05g 7%
Fats 0.19g 4.4g 6%
Saturated fat 0.051g 1.41g 6%
Potassium 26mg 150mg 4%
Calories 130kcal 165kcal 2%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.3mg 2%
Sodium 0mg 49mg 2%
Calcium 1mg 10mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 14mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.63g 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 3.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 1.274mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Liver
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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.359g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.