Arborio rice vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between arborio rice and taro
- Arborio rice has more selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while taro has more vitamin B6, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Taro's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 17% higher.
- Taro contains 11 times less selenium than arborio rice. Arborio rice contains 7.5µg of selenium, while taro contains 0.7µg.
- Taro has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taro is 54, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Taro, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +165.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +971.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +312.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2173.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +168.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +379.7% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +531.6% |
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Fats
~0.2g
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Carbs
~26.46g
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Water
~70.64g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +262.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 591mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.7µg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.55mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.172mg | 11% |
| Folate | 59µg | 22µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 33mg | 84mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.095mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.36g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.303mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 112kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.383mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 28.73g | 26.46g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.73g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.