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Arborio rice vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are arborio rice and turkey meat different?

  • Arborio rice is higher in manganese and folate; however, turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for turkey meat is 50% higher.
  • Arborio rice contains 26 times more manganese than turkey meat. While arborio rice contains 0.357mg of manganese, turkey meat contains only 0.014mg.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than arborio rice (69).

Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more IronIron +33.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2450%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +819.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +520%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +575.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +297.3%

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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +264.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1656.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +541.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +944.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47783.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1109.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3789.5%
Contains more OtherOther +152.6%
~equal in Water ~63.52g

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4463.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4138%

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 Turkey meat
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 Turkey meat DV% diff.
Protein 2.36g 28.55g 52%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 9.573mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.616mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Selenium 7.5µg 29.8µg 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Phosphorus 33mg 223mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.281mg 20%
Zinc 0.4mg 2.48mg 19%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.014mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.119g 14%
Folate 59µg 9µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.948mg 11%
Fats 0.19g 7.39g 11%
Saturated fat 0.051g 2.155g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.045mg 10%
Carbs 28.73g 0.06g 10%
Potassium 26mg 239mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 2.647g 6%
Iron 1.46mg 1.09mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 30mg 5%
Sodium 0mg 103mg 4%
Calories 130kcal 189kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Copper 0.072mg 0.093mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Calcium 1mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
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 - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.