Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between rice, brown, medium-grain, raw and arborio rice
- Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw has more manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and zinc, while arborio rice has more folate.
- Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw covers your daily need for manganese, 147% more than arborio rice.
- Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw contains 18 times more magnesium than arborio rice. While rice, brown, medium-grain, raw contains 143mg of magnesium, arborio rice contains only 8mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1687.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +930.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +284.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +405% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +948.5% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +276.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +762.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.5 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
76.17 g
Water:
12.37 g
Other:
1.28 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +217.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1310.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +573.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +454% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.971 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.959 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 | +1574.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1818% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.743mg | 0.357mg | 147% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.509mg | 0.059mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 33mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 143mg | 8mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.277mg | 0.072mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.493mg | 0.397mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.164mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.308mg | 1.493mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 76.17g | 28.73g | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.02mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 14% | |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 14% | |
| Calories | 362kcal | 130kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 20µg | 59µg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.5g | 2.36g | 10% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 26mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.959g | 0.05g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.46mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 0.19g | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.971g | 0.058g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.043mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.536g | 0.051g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 72.77g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.275mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.62mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.169mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.387mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.44mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.19mg | 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
32%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
95%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.485g)
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)