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Arborio rice vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between arborio rice and red cabbage

  • Arborio rice has more selenium, folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and copper; however, red cabbage is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Red cabbage covers your daily vitamin C needs 63% more than arborio rice.
  • Red cabbage contains 13 times less selenium than arborio rice. Arborio rice contains 7.5µg of selenium, while red cabbage contains 0.6µg.
  • The glycemic index of arborio rice is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Cabbage, red, raw.

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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 11% 14% 21% 30% 5.7% 6% 13% 3.5% 32% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +82.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +834.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~30mg

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 190% 19% 2.2% 0% 16% 16% 7.8% 8.8% 48% 0% 96% 14% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65%
Contains more FatsFats +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +289.8%
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +242.1%

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
19% 11% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +383.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Red cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 57mg 63%
Vitamin K 38.2µg 32%
Selenium 7.5µg 0.6µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.209mg 12%
Folate 59µg 18µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.064mg 8%
Iron 1.46mg 0.8mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Carbs 28.73g 7.37g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.418mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Potassium 26mg 243mg 6%
Copper 0.072mg 0.017mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.147mg 5%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.243mg 5%
Calories 130kcal 31kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.069mg 4%
Calcium 1mg 45mg 4%
Choline 17.1mg 3%
Fructose 1.48g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 16mg 2%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.22mg 2%
Protein 2.36g 1.43g 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 0mg 27mg 1%
Fats 0.19g 0.16g 0%
Net carbs 28.73g 5.27g N/A
Sugar 3.83g N/A
Phosphorus 33mg 30mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.051g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.012g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.08g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.034mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.049mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.048mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.024mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Red cabbage
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
33%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.