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Hot chocolate vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hot chocolate and Rice

  • Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Rice is richer in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Hot chocolate covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 20% more than Rice.
  • Rice has 14 times less Vitamin B2 than Hot chocolate. Hot chocolate has 0.182mg of Vitamin B2, while Rice has 0.013mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, 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 +1040%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +462.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +3530.8%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +1040%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +462.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +3530.8%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%

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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Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Folate +1060%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Folate +1060%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Fats +735.7%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +126.2%
Contains more Carbs +162.3%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Fats +735.7%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +126.2%
Contains more Carbs +162.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.076
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.076

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hot chocolate Rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Rice Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 27.77g Rice
Protein 3.52g 2.69g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0.28g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 28.17g Rice
Calories 77kcal 130kcal Rice
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 1g 0.4g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 10mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 1.2mg Rice
Magnesium 23mg 12mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 43mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 35mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.63mg 0.49mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.069mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 2.7µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin A 176IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.093mg Rice
Folate 5µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.031mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.116mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg 0.222mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg 0.097mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg 0.063mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.144mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg 0.164mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg 0.063mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Rice
Trans Fat 0.078g Rice
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.088g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.076g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot chocolate 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
16%
Hot chocolate
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients
  2. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.