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Chinese cuisine vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese cuisine and Arborio rice?

  • Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Arborio rice is richer in Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 20% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
5
:
5
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains more Potassium +684.6%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Iron +31.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.9%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Arborio rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains more Potassium +684.6%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Iron +31.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.9%

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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
9
:
3
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Folate +31.1%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Arborio rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Folate +31.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
4
:
1
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +2689.5%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +694.7%
Contains more Carbs +294.1%
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Arborio rice
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 Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +2689.5%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +694.7%
Contains more Carbs +294.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
2
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1
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1998.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Arborio rice
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1998.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 7.08g 2.36g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0.19g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 105kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Arborio rice
Fiber 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 1mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 33mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 26mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 1.5mg 0.4mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.072mg Arborio rice
Manganese 0.147mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 6.7µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 1262IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.016mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.397mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.059mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.027mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.084mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.102mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.195mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.085mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.056mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.126mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.144mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.056mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Arborio rice
Trans Fat 0.058g Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.051g Arborio rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.058g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.05g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Arborio rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.927g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.