Arborio rice vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between arborio rice and pound cake
- Arborio rice has more manganese, while pound cake has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
- Pound cake covers your daily need for saturated Fat, 24% more than arborio rice.
- Arborio rice contains 3 times more manganese than pound cake. While arborio rice contains 0.357mg of manganese, pound cake contains only 0.11mg.
- The amount of saturated Fat in arborio rice is lower.
- Pound cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, 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 Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +224.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +473.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +324.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1456.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +164.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7247.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +705.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5106.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6738% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 130kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 2.36g | 5g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 13.96g |
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| Net carbs | 28.73g | 53.04g |
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| Carbs | 28.73g | 53.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 8mg | |
| Calcium | 1mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 26mg | 149mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.43mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 33mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 377mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 7.5µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 65.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.051g | 4.811g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 3.419g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.76g)