Grapefruit vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between grapefruit and arborio rice
- Grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, arborio rice is higher in iron, manganese, selenium, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Grapefruit covers your daily vitamin C needs 35% more than arborio rice.
- The glycemic index of arborio rice is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +419.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1725% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +471.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1522.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7400% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +631.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +353.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +206.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 1.46mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 7.5µg | 13% |
| Folate | 13µg | 59µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.164mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 1.493mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 10.66g | 28.73g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.072mg | 4% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 130kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 0.77g | 2.36g | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.397mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.77g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.06g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.89g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arborio rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
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.