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Chocolate vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate and Arborio rice

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

Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 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%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
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%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Arborio rice
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 Chocolate Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 28.73g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 2.36g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.19g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 28.73g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 130kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Arborio rice
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 1mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 1.46mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 8mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 33mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 26mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 2.01mg 0.4mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.072mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.357mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.016mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.059mg Arborio rice
Folate 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg 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 8mg 0mg Arborio rice
Trans Fat 0.112g Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.051g Arborio rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.058g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.05g 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
Chocolate Arborio rice
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
10%
Chocolate
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
20%
Arborio rice

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.