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Mothbeans vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mothbeans and Arborio rice

  • Mothbeans has more Magnesium, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Arborio rice has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mothbeans's daily need coverage for Magnesium is 23% more.
  • Mothbeans has 12 times more Potassium than Arborio rice. Mothbeans has 304mg of Potassium, while Arborio rice has 26mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +115.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +1069.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.5%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +167.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +115.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +1069.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.5%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +167.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.6%
Contains more Folate +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.6%
Contains more Folate +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +230.9%
Contains more Fats +189.5%
Contains more Other +663.2%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Equal in Water - 68.53
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 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 Protein +230.9%
Contains more Fats +189.5%
Contains more Other +663.2%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Equal in Water - 68.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mothbeans Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 20.96g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 7.81g 2.36g Mothbeans
Fats 0.55g 0.19g Mothbeans
Carbs 20.96g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 117kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Calcium 3mg 1mg Mothbeans
Iron 3.14mg 1.46mg Mothbeans
Magnesium 104mg 8mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 150mg 33mg Mothbeans
Potassium 304mg 26mg Mothbeans
Sodium 10mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.59mg 0.4mg Mothbeans
Copper 0.164mg 0.072mg Mothbeans
Manganese 0.527mg 0.357mg Mothbeans
Selenium 2.8µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Mothbeans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Mothbeans
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.023mg 0.016mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B3 0.668mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.059mg Mothbeans
Folate 143µg 59µg Mothbeans
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.027mg Mothbeans
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.388mg 0.102mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.525mg 0.195mg Mothbeans
Lysine 0.425mg 0.085mg Mothbeans
Methionine 0.075mg 0.056mg Mothbeans
Phenylalanine 0.35mg 0.126mg Mothbeans
Valine 0.25mg 0.144mg Mothbeans
Histidine 0.263mg 0.056mg Mothbeans
Saturated Fat 0.124g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.256g 0.05g Mothbeans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mothbeans 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
17%
Mothbeans
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Mothbeans
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (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.

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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.