Chocolate vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chocolate and Brown rice different?
- Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Brown rice is richer in Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 102% higher.
- Chocolate contains 71 times more Saturated Fat than Brown rice. While Chocolate contains 18.519g of Saturated Fat, Brown rice contains only 0.26g.
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Rice, brown, long-grain, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +274.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1766.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1332.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +869.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +612% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +253.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.9% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3124.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +286.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7144.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2485.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +19170.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 546kcal | 123kcal |
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| Protein | 4.88g | 2.74g |
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| Fats | 31.28g | 0.97g |
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| Net carbs | 54.17g | 23.98g |
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| Carbs | 61.17g | 25.58g |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 146mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 559mg | 86mg |
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 47.9g | 0.24g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.106mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.71mg |
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| Starch | 24.79g |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.974mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 2.561mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g | 0g |
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| Choline | 9.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.519g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.54g | 0.369g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.366g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 0.214mg |
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| Lysine | 0.099mg |
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| Methionine | 0.058mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.066mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 0.355g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
9%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.259g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)