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Chocolate vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate and Banana

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Banana is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 106% more.
  • Banana contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Bananas, raw.

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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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
9
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains more Calcium +1020%
Contains more Iron +2984.6%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +836.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains more Zinc +1240%
Contains more Copper +1217.9%
Contains more Manganese +425.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1020%
Contains more Iron +2984.6%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +836.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains more Zinc +1240%
Contains more Copper +1217.9%
Contains more Manganese +425.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%

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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
4
:
8
Banana
Banana
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1520%
Contains more Vitamin A +28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +773.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.665
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Banana
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1520%
Contains more Vitamin A +28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +773.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.665

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
4
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains more Protein +347.7%
Contains more Fats +9378.8%
Contains more Carbs +167.8%
Contains more Other +104.8%
Contains more Water +7622.7%
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +347.7%
Contains more Fats +9378.8%
Contains more Carbs +167.8%
Contains more Other +104.8%
Contains more Water +7622.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29712.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1395.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29712.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1395.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
4
Banana
Banana
Contains more Sucrose +1835.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Chocolate
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
Banana
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1835.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Banana Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 20.24g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 1.09g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.33g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 22.84g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 89kcal Chocolate
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 0g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 47.9g 12.23g Banana
Fiber 7g 2.6g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 5mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.26mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 27mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 22mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 358mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 2.01mg 0.15mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.078mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.27mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 1µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.1mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.031mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.665mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 20µg Banana
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0.5µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Banana
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Banana
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.112g Banana
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.032g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.073g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Banana
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
10%
Chocolate
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
14%
Banana

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 - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.407g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.