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Arborio rice vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arborio rice and potato bread

  • Arborio rice contains less phosphorus, potassium, calcium, folate, vitamin B6, iron, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2 than potato bread.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for potato bread is 48% higher.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2661.5%
Contains more IronIron +54.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +260%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1018.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.7%

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 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +104.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +429.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1547.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1873.7%

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 Potato bread
Lower in Saturated fat ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Potato bread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 33mg 369mg 48%
Fiber 6.3g 25%
Protein 2.36g 12.5g 20%
Potassium 26mg 718mg 20%
Calcium 1mg 188mg 19%
Folate 59µg 126µg 17%
Sodium 0mg 375mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.232mg 13%
Iron 1.46mg 2.25mg 10%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.44mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.817mg 8%
Calories 130kcal 266kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.106mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 6%
Carbs 28.73g 47.07g 6%
Magnesium 8mg 28mg 5%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.253mg 5%
Fats 0.19g 3.13g 5%
Selenium 7.5µg 9.5µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.188mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 1.25mg 2%
Copper 0.072mg 0.094mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g N/A
Saturated fat 0.051g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.