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Arborio rice vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Arborio rice and Chocolate

  • Arborio rice has more Vitamin B1, however, Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 106% more than Arborio rice.
  • Chocolate contains 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Arborio rice. Arborio rice contains 0.164mg of Vitamin B1, while Chocolate contains 0.025mg.
  • Arborio rice has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +5500%
Contains more Iron +449.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1725%
Contains more Phosphorus +524.2%
Contains more Potassium +2050%
Contains more Zinc +402.5%
Contains more Copper +1327.8%
Contains more Manganese +297.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +5500%
Contains more Iron +449.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1725%
Contains more Phosphorus +524.2%
Contains more Potassium +2050%
Contains more Zinc +402.5%
Contains more Copper +1327.8%
Contains more Manganese +297.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +6964.9%
Contains more Protein +106.8%
Contains more Fats +16363.2%
Contains more Carbs +112.9%
Contains more Other +794.7%
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +6964.9%
Contains more Protein +106.8%
Contains more Fats +16363.2%
Contains more Carbs +112.9%
Contains more Other +794.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16348.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2084%
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16348.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2084%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 2.36g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.19g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 28.73g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 130kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Arborio rice
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Calcium 1mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 1.46mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 8mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 33mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 26mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 0mg 24mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.072mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.357mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 7.5µg 3µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.025mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.725mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.297mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.042mg Arborio rice
Folate 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Arborio rice
Trans Fat 0.112g Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.051g 18.519g Arborio rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Arborio rice
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.468g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.