Brown rice vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brown rice and chocolate different?
- Brown rice is higher in vitamin B1; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 102% higher.
- Brown rice contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than chocolate. While brown rice contains 0.178mg of vitamin B1, chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
- Brown rice has less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than brown rice (66).
Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.3% |
| 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% |
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 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% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +7144.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3124.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +286.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2485.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +19170.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.106mg | 1.028mg | 102% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 8.02mg | 93% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 18.519g | 83% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 31.28g | 47% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 146mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 9.54g | 23% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 7g | 22% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 546kcal | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.974mg | 1.419mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 206mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 559mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.025mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 61.17g | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.725mg | 11% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 1.092g | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 4.88g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
13%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
116%
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)