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Avocado vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between avocadoes and arborio rice

  • Avocadoes have more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin B2; however, arborio rice is richer in selenium, iron, and manganese.
  • Avocadoes cover your daily vitamin B5 needs 20% more than arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice contains less saturated fat.
  • Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arborio rice is 69, while the glycemic index of avocadoes is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1765.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.6%
Contains more IronIron +165.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1775%

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.
Avocado
10
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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more FatsFats +7615.8%
Contains more OtherOther +731.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236.8%
~equal in Water ~68.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16794.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3532%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Arborio rice
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Arborio rice DV% diff.
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 0.058g 24%
Fats 14.66g 0.19g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.397mg 20%
Vitamin K 21µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.059mg 15%
Potassium 485mg 26mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 14%
Selenium 0.4µg 7.5µg 13%
Copper 0.19mg 0.072mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.05g 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Iron 0.55mg 1.46mg 11%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.357mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.016mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.126g 0.051g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.164mg 8%
Carbs 8.53g 28.73g 7%
Folate 81µg 59µg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 8mg 5%
Phosphorus 52mg 33mg 3%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Calories 160kcal 130kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.493mg 2%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.4mg 2%
Protein 2g 2.36g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Sodium 7mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.056mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Arborio rice
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
32%
Avocado
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.075g)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.