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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 from 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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.
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% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
64% 33% 4%
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
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
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 +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Chocolate Opinion
Calories 123kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 2.74g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.97g 31.28g Chocolate
Net carbs 23.98g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 25.58g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Brown rice
Magnesium 39mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 3mg 56mg Chocolate
Potassium 86mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.56mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 0.24g 47.9g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.106mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.71mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 4mg 24mg Brown rice
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.974mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 5.8µg 3µg Brown rice
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.025mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.05mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.725mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.297mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.042mg Brown rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 9µg Brown rice
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Brown rice
Choline 9.2mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 18.519g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 1.092g Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg Brown rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Chocolate
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
13%
Brown rice
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.259g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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