Ingredient swap
Brown Rice vs Cocoa Powder
Brown Rice has 7.5 g protein and 367 calories per 100 g; cocoa powder has 19.6 g and 228. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of brown rice (190 g) ≈ 2¼ cup of cocoa powder.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Brown Rice | Cocoa Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 367 | 228 better |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 19.6 gbetter |
| Carbs | 76.2 g | 57.9 gbetter |
| Fat | 3.2 g | 13.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 37 gbetter |
| Sugar | 0.7 gbetter | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 4 mgbetter | 21 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 190 g | 86 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use cocoa powder instead of brown rice?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of brown rice (190 g) ≈ 2¼ cup of cocoa powder.
Which has more protein?
Cocoa Powder, with 19.6 g per 100 g versus 7.5 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cocoa Powder, with 228 calories per 100 g.