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Oat vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oat and Arborio rice

  • Arborio rice contains less Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 than Oat.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 198% higher.
  • Arborio rice contains 22 times less Magnesium than Oat. Oat contains 177mg of Magnesium, while Arborio rice contains 8mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oat
Oat
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 +2112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1550%
Contains more IronIron +223.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +769.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +892.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1484.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1277%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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.
Oat
Oat
4
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% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~59µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
4
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +615.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3531.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.7%
Contains more OtherOther +805.3%
Contains more WaterWater +733.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 +3655.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4970%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oat 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Arborio rice Opinion
Calories 389kcal 130kcal Oat
Protein 16.89g 2.36g Oat
Fats 6.9g 0.19g Oat
Net carbs 55.67g 28.73g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 28.73g Oat
Magnesium 177mg 8mg Oat
Calcium 54mg 1mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 26mg Oat
Iron 4.72mg 1.46mg Oat
Fiber 10.6g Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.072mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 0.4mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 33mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 0mg Arborio rice
Manganese 4.916mg 0.357mg Oat
Selenium 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.164mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.016mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.397mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.059mg Oat
Folate 56µg 59µg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.058g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.05g Oat
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.027mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.084mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.102mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg 0.195mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.085mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.056mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.126mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.144mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.056mg Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
30%
Oat
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.166g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.