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Arborio rice vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between arborio rice and taco

  • Arborio rice has more folate and vitamin B1; however, taco is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Taco covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than arborio rice.
  • Taco contains 3 times less vitamin B1 than arborio rice. Arborio rice contains 0.164mg of vitamin B1, while taco contains 0.05mg.
  • Arborio rice has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of arborio rice is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more IronIron +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +703.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +439.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +275.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6584.2%
Contains more OtherOther +726.3%

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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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7505.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5984%

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 Taco
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Phosphorus 33mg 178mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 0.051g 4.384g 20%
Fats 0.19g 12.7g 19%
Sodium 0mg 397mg 17%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Protein 2.36g 8.86g 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.75mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 4.411g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.05mg 10%
Folate 59µg 19µg 10%
Calcium 1mg 89mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Magnesium 8mg 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.249mg 5%
Calories 130kcal 226kcal 5%
Potassium 26mg 209mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Selenium 7.5µg 9.2µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.06mg 3%
Iron 1.46mg 1.19mg 3%
Carbs 28.73g 19.85g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 1.65mg 1%
Copper 0.072mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 28.73g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.333g)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.