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Wheat vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat and Arborio rice different?

  • Wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B1 than Arborio rice.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat is 149% higher.
  • Wheat contains 18 times more Magnesium than Arborio rice. While Wheat contains 144mg of Magnesium, Arborio rice contains only 8mg.

Wheat, durum and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
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 +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1557.7%
Contains more IronIron +141.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +668.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +940%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1439.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +743.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1092%
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.
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% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +610.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.2%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 +479.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.6%
Contains more OtherOther +836.8%
Contains more WaterWater +526.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 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 +493.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1856%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Arborio rice Opinion
Calories 339kcal 130kcal Wheat
Protein 13.68g 2.36g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 0.19g Wheat
Net carbs 71.13g 28.73g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 28.73g Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 8mg Wheat
Calcium 34mg 1mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 26mg Wheat
Iron 3.52mg 1.46mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.072mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 0.4mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 33mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 0mg Arborio rice
Manganese 3.012mg 0.357mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 7.5µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.164mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.016mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 1.493mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.397mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.059mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 59µg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.454g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 0.058g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.05g Wheat
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.027mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg 0.084mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.102mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg 0.195mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg 0.085mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg 0.056mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.126mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0.144mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg 0.056mg Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Arborio rice
Low Calories diet ok
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
34%
Wheat
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.403g)
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)

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.