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Rice, brown, long-grain, raw vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rice, brown, long-grain, raw and arborio rice different?

  • Rice, brown, long-grain, raw has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, magnesium, copper, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5 than arborio rice.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for rice, brown, long-grain, raw is 109% higher.
  • Rice, brown, long-grain, raw contains 15 times more magnesium than arborio rice. While rice, brown, long-grain, raw contains 116mg of magnesium, arborio rice contains only 8mg.

Rice, brown, long-grain, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 83% 2.7% 22% 48% 101% 58% 133% 0.65% 372% 93%
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 +1350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +861.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +432.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +842.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +699.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128%
Contains more IronIron +13.2%
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.
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% 12% 0% 135% 22% 122% 64% 110% 0% 1.5% 17% 12%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +708.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +156.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 3% 76% 12%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.25 g
Water: 11.8 g
Other: 1.21 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 +219.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1584.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.4%
Contains more OtherOther +536.8%
Contains more WaterWater +480.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 40% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 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 +1717.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw 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 Rice, brown, long-grain, raw Arborio rice DV% diff.
Manganese 2.853mg 0.357mg 109%
Phosphorus 311mg 33mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.059mg 32%
Vitamin B3 6.494mg 1.493mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.164mg 31%
Starch 72.51g 30%
Magnesium 116mg 8mg 26%
Copper 0.302mg 0.072mg 26%
Selenium 17.1µg 7.5µg 17%
Carbs 76.25g 28.73g 16%
Zinc 2.13mg 0.4mg 16%
Fiber 3.6g 14%
Vitamin B5 1.065mg 0.397mg 13%
Calories 367kcal 130kcal 12%
Protein 7.54g 2.36g 10%
Folate 23µg 59µg 9%
Potassium 250mg 26mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.016mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.05g 6%
Fats 3.2g 0.19g 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Choline 21.5mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.591g 0.051g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.054g 0.058g 2%
Iron 1.29mg 1.46mg 2%
Calcium 9mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 72.65g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Sodium 5mg 0mg 0%
Trans fat 0.001g N/A
Tryptophan 0.101mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.291mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.303mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.41mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.466mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.202mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.967g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw Arborio rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
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 - 0.54g)
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. Rice, brown, long-grain, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169703/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.