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Parsley vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Parsley and Arborio rice

  • Parsley has more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Arborio rice is richer in Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Parsley covers your daily Vitamin C needs 148% more than Arborio rice.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsley, fresh 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 +13700%
Contains more Iron +324.7%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.8%
Contains more Potassium +2030.8%
Contains more Zinc +167.5%
Contains more Copper +106.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Contains more Selenium +7400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +13700%
Contains more Iron +324.7%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.8%
Contains more Potassium +2030.8%
Contains more Zinc +167.5%
Contains more Copper +106.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
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 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
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 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Fats +315.8%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +1057.9%
Contains more Carbs +353.9%
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 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 +25.8%
Contains more Fats +315.8%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +1057.9%
Contains more Carbs +353.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 3.03g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 2.97g 2.36g Parsley
Fats 0.79g 0.19g Parsley
Carbs 6.33g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 36kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Sugar 0.85g Arborio rice
Fiber 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 138mg 1mg Parsley
Iron 6.2mg 1.46mg Parsley
Magnesium 50mg 8mg Parsley
Phosphorus 58mg 33mg Parsley
Potassium 554mg 26mg Parsley
Sodium 56mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 1.07mg 0.4mg Parsley
Copper 0.149mg 0.072mg Parsley
Manganese 0.16mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 0.1µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 8424IU 0IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg 0µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 133mg 0mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.016mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.397mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.059mg Parsley
Folate 152µg 59µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.027mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg 0.084mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0.102mg Parsley
Leucine 0.204mg 0.195mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg 0.085mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.126mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg 0.144mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg 0.056mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.132g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.058g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.05g Parsley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsley 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
441%
Parsley
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.