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Rice vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice and Arborio rice different?

    Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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% 45% 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 +21.7%
    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% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.164mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.493mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.397mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
    ~equal in Folate ~59µg

    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 1.2mg 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 0.163mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
    Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.016mg Arborio rice
    Vitamin B3 1.476mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
    Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
    Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.059mg Rice
    Folate 58µg 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?

    ok
    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

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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
    12%
    Rice
    12%
    Arborio rice
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    22%
    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?
    ?
    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/168878/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.