Chestnut vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chestnut and arborio rice
- Chestnut has more copper, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, arborio rice has more folate.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chestnut is 44% higher.
- Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index than chestnut.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +575% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +555.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +294.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +626.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
~equal in
Carbs
~28.73g
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Water
~68.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
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 | +720.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +990% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.072mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.357mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 26mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.059mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.016mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Folate | 38µg | 59µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 1.493mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.05g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 1.46mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 0.19g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.164mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 2.36g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.051g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 0.058g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 130kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 28.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.209g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.