Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Cocoa bean vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are cocoa bean and arborio rice different?

  • Cocoa bean has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamin B2, and calcium than arborio rice.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 393% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains 152 times more saturated fat than arborio rice. While cocoa bean contains 7.76g of saturated fat, arborio rice contains only 0.051g.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Cocoa bean vs Arborio rice infographic
Infographic link

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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
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 +5850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9550%
Contains more IronIron +963%
Contains more CopperCopper +4909.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1492.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2106.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +946.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76%
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% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2775%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 +666.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6794.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.9%
Contains more OtherOther +4005.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2438.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 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 +7469%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +740%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Arborio rice DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.072mg 393%
Iron 15.52mg 1.46mg 176%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.357mg 147%
Fiber 29.8g 119%
Magnesium 476mg 8mg 111%
Phosphorus 728mg 33mg 99%
Potassium 2509mg 26mg 73%
Zinc 6.37mg 0.4mg 54%
Saturated fat 7.76g 0.051g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.016mg 34%
Protein 18.1g 2.36g 31%
Caffeine 78mg 20%
Fats 13.1g 0.19g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 0.058g 11%
Calcium 111mg 1mg 11%
Carbs 58.3g 28.73g 10%
Selenium 13.2µg 7.5µg 10%
Folate 32µg 59µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 1.493mg 6%
Calories 220kcal 130kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.164mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.059mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.397mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.05g 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 19mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 1.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Arborio rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
20%
Cocoa bean
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.709g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.