Rice vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between rice and chocolate milk?
- Rice is higher in manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B1, and selenium, yet chocolate milk is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin D.
- Rice's daily need coverage for manganese is 17% more.
- Rice has 12 times more folate than chocolate milk. While rice has 58µg of folate, chocolate milk has only 5µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in rice is lower.
- The glycemic index of chocolate milk is lower.
We used Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D types 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 more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +513% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +294.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1020% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +377.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.9% |
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 | +340.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1080.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1060% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +709.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1110.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1025% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.077mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Folate | 58µg | 5µg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.24mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.037mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.162mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 1.9µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 112mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 2.104g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 101mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0.125mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 10.34g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 51IU | 6% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 3.39g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 167mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.295mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.99g | 2% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 83kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 3.17g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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