Pasta vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pasta and arborio rice?
- Pasta is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12, yet arborio rice is higher in manganese.
- Pasta's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 11% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in arborio rice is lower.
- The glycemic index of pasta is lower.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types in this article.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +452.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.2% |
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Water
~68.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
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 | +113.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +758% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 131kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 5.15g | 2.36g |
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| Fats | 1.05g | 0.19g |
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| Net carbs | 24.93g | 28.73g |
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| Carbs | 24.93g | 28.73g |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 26mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.072mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 33mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.164mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 1.493mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 59µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.15g | 0.051g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 0.058g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.102mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.085mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.056mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.126mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.056mg |
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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
15%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.