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Arborio rice vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arborio rice and Shrimp

  • Arborio rice has more Iron, and Manganese, however, Shrimp has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Shrimp is 76% higher.
  • Shrimp has 7 times less Manganese than Arborio rice. Arborio rice has 0.357mg of Manganese, while Shrimp has 0.049mg.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more IronIron +356.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +628.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +362.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +553.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +827.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +560%

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%
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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 0% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +412.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1790.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +865.3%
Contains more FatsFats +794.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1184.2%
~equal in Water ~71.56g

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
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +522.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1080%

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 Shrimp
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Shrimp Opinion
Calories 130kcal 119kcal Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 0.19g 1.7g Shrimp
Net carbs 28.73g 1.52g Arborio rice
Carbs 28.73g 1.52g Arborio rice
Cholesterol 0mg 211mg Arborio rice
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 8mg 37mg Shrimp
Calcium 1mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 26mg 170mg Shrimp
Iron 1.46mg 0.32mg Arborio rice
Copper 0.072mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.4mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 33mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 0mg 947mg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 0µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.357mg 0.049mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.032mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.024mg Shrimp
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 59µg 24µg Arborio rice
Trans Fat 0.035g Arborio rice
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.521g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.084mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.102mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 0.195mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 0.085mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.056mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.144mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.056mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Shrimp
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
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 947mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $6)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.