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Arborio rice vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between arborio rice and turmeric?

  • Arborio rice is richer in folate, yet turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 845% higher.
  • Arborio rice has 3 times more folate than turmeric. Arborio rice has 59µg of folate, while turmeric has 20µg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index than arborio rice.

We used Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Spices, turmeric, ground types in this comparison.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7900%
Contains more IronIron +3667.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1705.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1025%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +806.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5446.2%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +195%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.35mg
~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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +433.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +310.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1610.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.7%
Contains more OtherOther +3626.3%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +674.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1412%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.357mg 19.8mg 845%
Iron 1.46mg 55mg 669%
Copper 0.072mg 1.3mg 136%
Fiber 22.7g 91%
Potassium 26mg 2080mg 60%
Magnesium 8mg 208mg 48%
Phosphorus 33mg 299mg 38%
Zinc 0.4mg 4.5mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Calcium 1mg 168mg 17%
Protein 2.36g 9.68g 15%
Carbs 28.73g 67.14g 13%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.15mg 10%
Folate 59µg 20µg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.058mg 9%
Calories 130kcal 312kcal 9%
Saturated fat 0.051g 1.838g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.756g 5%
Fats 0.19g 3.25g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.107mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.542mg 3%
Selenium 7.5µg 6.2µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.449g 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 1.35mg 1%
Sodium 0mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.787g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.