Water vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between water and arborio rice
- Water has less iron, manganese, and copper.
- Arborio rice covers your daily iron needs 18% more than water.
- The glycemic index of arborio rice is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well 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 CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
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Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 0kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 2.36g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.19g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 28.73g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 28.73g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 26mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 1.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.072mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 33mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg |
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| Folate | 59µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.051g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.102mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.085mg |
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| Methionine | 0.056mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg |
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| Valine | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Water is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arborio rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arborio rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)