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Rapini vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rapini and arborio rice different?

  • Rapini is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, folate, phosphorus, and potassium; however, arborio rice is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for rapini is 52% higher.
  • Rapini has a lower glycemic index (32) than arborio rice (69).

Broccoli raab, raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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.
Rapini
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 32% 17% 80% 14% 21% 31% 4.3% 52% 5.5%
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 +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +653.8%
Contains more IronIron +46.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
~equal in Manganese ~0.357mg

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.
Rapini
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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 67% 44% 32% 0% 41% 30% 23% 19% 39% 0% 560% 62% 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 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 +706.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.164mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
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3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 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 ProteinProtein +34.3%
Contains more FatsFats +157.9%
Contains more WaterWater +35.1%
Contains more OtherOther +394.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +908.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.051g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rapini Arborio rice
Lower in Saturated fat ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rapini Arborio rice DV% diff.
Vitamin K 224µg 187%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin A 131µg 0µg 15%
Selenium 1µg 7.5µg 12%
Calcium 108mg 1mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Vitamin E 1.62mg 11%
Carbs 2.85g 28.73g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.059mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.016mg 9%
Iron 2.14mg 1.46mg 9%
Phosphorus 73mg 33mg 6%
Folate 83µg 59µg 6%
Calories 22kcal 130kcal 5%
Potassium 196mg 26mg 5%
Zinc 0.77mg 0.4mg 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.072mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 8mg 3%
Choline 18.3mg 3%
Manganese 0.395mg 0.357mg 2%
Protein 3.17g 2.36g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 1.493mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.397mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.05g 1%
Sodium 33mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.49g 0.19g 0%
Net carbs 0.15g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 0.38g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.164mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.051g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 0.058g 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.106mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.048mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.128mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.153mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.056mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rapini 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
71%
Rapini
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.00099999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Rapini
Rapini is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.