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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 A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium, yet arborio rice is richer in vitamin B1 and manganese.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 25% higher.
  • Arborio rice contains less sodium.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +684.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.3%
Contains more IronIron +31.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +200%
Contains more FatsFats +2689.5%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
Contains more OtherOther +694.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +294.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1998.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4160%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Arborio rice DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Sodium 409mg 0mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.05g 14%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.164mg 11%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.4mg 10%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.357mg 9%
Protein 7.08g 2.36g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.059mg 8%
Fats 5.3g 0.19g 8%
Carbs 7.29g 28.73g 7%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Phosphorus 76mg 33mg 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Potassium 204mg 26mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Folate 45µg 59µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.978g 0.051g 4%
Iron 1.11mg 1.46mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.016mg 3%
Copper 0.049mg 0.072mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 0.058g 3%
Calcium 22mg 1mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 8mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Calories 105kcal 130kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.397mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.493mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Selenium 6.7µg 7.5µg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 28.73g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
12%
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 Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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 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.