Quince vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quince and arborio rice different?
- Quince is higher in vitamin C, copper, and potassium; however, arborio rice is richer in folate, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for quince is 17% higher.
- Quince contains 8 times more potassium than arborio rice. While quince contains 197mg of potassium, arborio rice contains only 26mg.
- Quince has a lower glycemic index (35) than arborio rice (69).
Quinces, raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +657.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +646.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +390.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1866.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.3 g
Water:
83.8 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +490% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.05g
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 15mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 59µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 7.5µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.164mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.46mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.493mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.081mg | 0.397mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.072mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 2.36g | 4% |
| Calories | 57kcal | 130kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 15.3g | 28.73g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.4g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 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.