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Salmon raw vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are salmon raw and arborio rice different?

  • Salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and copper; however, arborio rice is richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for salmon raw is 133% higher.
  • Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than arborio rice (69).

Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 +262.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1784.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +506.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +386.7%
Contains more IronIron +82.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2131.3%

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +136%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +740.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3236.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~68.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 +3525.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4978%
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.
Salmon raw Arborio rice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Arborio rice DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg 133%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.059mg 58%
Selenium 36.5µg 7.5µg 53%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 1.493mg 40%
Protein 19.84g 2.36g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.016mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.397mg 25%
Phosphorus 200mg 33mg 24%
Copper 0.25mg 0.072mg 20%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.05g 17%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.357mg 15%
Potassium 490mg 26mg 14%
Carbs 0g 28.73g 10%
Folate 25µg 59µg 9%
Fats 6.34g 0.19g 9%
Iron 0.8mg 1.46mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.164mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 0.058g 5%
Magnesium 29mg 8mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.981g 0.051g 4%
Sodium 44mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.4mg 2%
Calories 142kcal 130kcal 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 28.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Arborio rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.