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

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How are cocoa solids and arborio rice different?

  • Cocoa solids are higher than arborio rice in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 413% more than arborio rice.
  • Cocoa solids contain 158 times more saturated fat than arborio rice. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of saturated fat, while arborio rice contains 0.051g.
  • Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index (69) than cocoa solids (24).

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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 +6137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5761.5%
Contains more IronIron +849.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +5161.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1602.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2124.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +974.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.7%
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% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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 +1406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.3%
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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 +730.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7110.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2952.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2184.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 +7779.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +780%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa solids 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 solids Arborio rice DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.072mg 413%
Iron 13.86mg 1.46mg 155%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.357mg 151%
Fiber 37g 148%
Magnesium 499mg 8mg 117%
Phosphorus 734mg 33mg 100%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.4mg 58%
Potassium 1524mg 26mg 44%
Saturated fat 8.07g 0.051g 36%
Protein 19.6g 2.36g 34%
Fats 13.7g 0.19g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.016mg 17%
Calcium 128mg 1mg 13%
Selenium 14.3µg 7.5µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 0.058g 11%
Carbs 57.9g 28.73g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.164mg 7%
Folate 32µg 59µg 7%
Calories 228kcal 130kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.059mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.493mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.05g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.397mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 21mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Arborio 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
15%
Cocoa solids
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.