Arborio rice vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arborio rice and praline different?
- Arborio rice is higher in folate, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, praline is richer in manganese, copper, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for praline is 58% higher.
- Arborio rice contains 10 times more folate than praline. While arborio rice contains 59µg of folate, praline contains only 6µg.
- Arborio rice has less saturated fat.
- Praline has a lower glycemic index (43) than arborio rice (69).
Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +13.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +316.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +512.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4200% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +734.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +586.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +317.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +215.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +371.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +259.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +883.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +231.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 0.357mg | 1.682mg | 58% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 7.778g | 52% |
Copper | 0.072mg | 0.494mg | 47% |
Fats | 0.19g | 25.9g | 40% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 14.683g | 37% |
Calories | 130kcal | 485kcal | 18% |
Fiber | 3.5g | 14% | |
Folate | 59µg | 6µg | 13% |
Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.67mg | 12% |
Saturated fat | 0.051g | 2.224g | 10% |
Phosphorus | 33mg | 104mg | 10% |
Selenium | 7.5µg | 1.8µg | 10% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 49mg | 10% |
Carbs | 28.73g | 59.59g | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 0.415mg | 7% |
Potassium | 26mg | 217mg | 6% |
Calcium | 1mg | 43mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.203mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
Sodium | 0mg | 48mg | 2% |
Protein | 2.36g | 3.3g | 2% |
Iron | 1.46mg | 1.29mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.332mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 28.73g | 56.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 55.79g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
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:
3.3 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
59.59 g
Water:
10.36 g
Other:
0.85 g
Contains more WaterWater | +561.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +13531.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +347.4% |
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
2.224 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.778 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25215.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15456% |