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Fast food vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fast food and arborio rice

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B1 in fast food is higher than in arborio rice.
  • Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than arborio rice.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +657.7%
Contains more IronIron +109.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +530%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +306.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~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.
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +600%
Contains more FatsFats +6221.1%
Contains more OtherOther +700%
Contains more WaterWater +78.2%
~equal in Carbs ~28.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +8236.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3260%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Arborio rice DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Protein 16.52g 2.36g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.016mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.493mg 26%
Selenium 20.3µg 7.5µg 23%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.051g 20%
Iron 3.06mg 1.46mg 20%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.4mg 19%
Fats 12.01g 0.19g 18%
Phosphorus 134mg 33mg 14%
Sodium 331mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.164mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.058g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.059mg 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.05g 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Calories 297kcal 130kcal 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Calcium 62mg 1mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Magnesium 27mg 8mg 5%
Folate 80µg 59µg 5%
Copper 0.121mg 0.072mg 5%
Potassium 197mg 26mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.397mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 31.5g 28.73g 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 28.73g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Manganese 0.357mg 0.357mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.442g)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.