Arborio rice vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Arborio rice and Wheat gluten
- Arborio rice has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Wheat gluten is higher in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Copper.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 59% more than Arborio rice.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Vital wheat gluten.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +284.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +687.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +429.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +735.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3084.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +873.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +426.3% |
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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +169% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1520% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 130kcal | 370kcal |
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| Protein | 2.36g | 75.16g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 1.85g |
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| Net carbs | 28.73g | 13.19g |
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| Carbs | 28.73g | 13.79g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 142mg |
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| Potassium | 26mg | 100mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 5.2mg |
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| Fiber | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.182mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 33mg | 260mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 29mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 7.5µg | 39.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 0µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.051g | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.058g | 0.156g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.81g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.102mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.085mg |
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| Methionine | 0.056mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg |
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| Valine | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arborio rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)