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Noodles vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between noodles and arborio rice

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and phosphorus in noodles is higher than in arborio rice.
  • Noodles covers your daily need for selenium, 30% more than arborio rice.
  • Noodles has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of noodles is 50, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
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 +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.46mg

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% 2% 3.4% 1.5% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
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 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +92.4%
Contains more FatsFats +989.5%
Contains more OtherOther +163.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.2%
~equal in Water ~68.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 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 +901.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1004%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Arborio rice DV% diff.
Selenium 23.9µg 7.5µg 30%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.164mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.016mg 9%
Folate 84µg 59µg 6%
Phosphorus 76mg 33mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Choline 25.7mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 1.493mg 4%
Protein 4.54g 2.36g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.397mg 3%
Copper 0.098mg 0.072mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 8mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.05g 3%
Fats 2.07g 0.19g 3%
Saturated fat 0.419g 0.051g 2%
Zinc 0.65mg 0.4mg 2%
Manganese 0.315mg 0.357mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.581g 0.058g 1%
Calcium 12mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 25.16g 28.73g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.059mg 1%
Calories 138kcal 130kcal 0%
Net carbs 23.96g 28.73g N/A
Potassium 38mg 26mg 0%
Iron 1.47mg 1.46mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Sodium 5mg 0mg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.138mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.365mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.121mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
20%
Noodles
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.368g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.