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Rice vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rice and arborio rice different?

  • Arborio rice is higher than rice in iron, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Arborio rice covers your daily need for iron 16% more than rice.

Rice, white, long-grain, regular, unenriched, cooked without salt and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types were 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.
Rice
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 7.5% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
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 +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.2%
Contains more IronIron +630%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Copper ~0.072mg
~equal in Selenium ~7.5µg

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.
Rice
3
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% 0.8% 0% 5% 3% 7.5% 23% 21% 0% 0% 2.3% 1.1%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +57.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1866.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.397mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
3
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 +14%
Contains more FatsFats +47.4%
Contains more OtherOther +121.1%
~equal in Carbs ~28.73g
~equal in Water ~68.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
2
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 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 +51.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Arborio rice Opinion
Calories 130kcal 130kcal
Protein 2.69g 2.36g Rice
Fats 0.28g 0.19g Rice
Net carbs 27.77g 28.73g Arborio rice
Carbs 28.17g 28.73g Arborio rice
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Rice
Calcium 10mg 1mg Rice
Potassium 35mg 26mg Rice
Iron 0.2mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Sugar 0.05g Arborio rice
Fiber 0.4g Rice
Copper 0.069mg 0.072mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.49mg 0.4mg Rice
Phosphorus 43mg 33mg Rice
Sodium 1mg 0mg Arborio rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Manganese 0.472mg 0.357mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg 7.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.016mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.059mg Rice
Folate 3µg 59µg Arborio rice
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.058g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.05g Rice
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.027mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg 0.084mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.102mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg 0.195mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg 0.085mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg 0.056mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.126mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg 0.144mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg 0.056mg Rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Arborio rice
Low Calories diet Equal
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
5%
Rice
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Rice
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169757/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.