Shortbread vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shortbread and arborio rice
- Arborio rice has less vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 40% more than arborio rice.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1862.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +442.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1803.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 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 | +11465.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16552% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.05g | 55% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 0.19g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0.051g | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.016mg | 23% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 130kcal | 19% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.46mg | 19% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0.058g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.164mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 353mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 28.73g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 1.493mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Folate | 81µg | 59µg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 2.36g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 88mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 7.5µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.357mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
30%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.054g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)