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Chocolate vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate and glutinous rice?

  • Chocolate is richer than glutinous rice in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 109% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in glutinous rice is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate is lower.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked types 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 0.6% 0.88% 5.3% 16% 11% 3.4% 0.65% 34% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2820%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5490%
Contains more IronIron +5628.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1998%
Contains more ZincZinc +390.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2475%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +441.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.7%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 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% 0.8% 0% 5% 3% 5.4% 13% 6% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16363.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190%
Contains more OtherOther +2328.6%
Contains more WaterWater +7800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13528.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1482.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Glutinous rice DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.049mg 109%
Iron 8.02mg 0.14mg 99%
Saturated fat 18.519g 0.039g 84%
Manganese 1.419mg 0.262mg 50%
Fats 31.28g 0.19g 48%
Magnesium 146mg 5mg 34%
Phosphorus 206mg 8mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 0.07g 24%
Fiber 7g 1g 24%
Calories 546kcal 97kcal 22%
Potassium 559mg 10mg 16%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.41mg 15%
Carbs 61.17g 21.09g 13%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.069g 7%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg 7%
Protein 4.88g 2.02g 6%
Calcium 56mg 2mg 5%
Selenium 3µg 5.6µg 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.013mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.29mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.215mg 2%
Sodium 24mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.026mg 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 20.09g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 0.05g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.02mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 0.167mg 0%
Lysine 0.073mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.108mg 0%
Valine 0.123mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Glutinous rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Chocolate
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.