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Chocolate vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Plum

  • Plum contains less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 108% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Plum is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Plums, 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.
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1
Plum
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +4617.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1985.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1187.5%
Contains more Potassium +256.1%
Contains more Zinc +1910%
Contains more Copper +1703.5%
Contains more Manganese +2628.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +4617.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1985.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1187.5%
Contains more Potassium +256.1%
Contains more Zinc +1910%
Contains more Copper +1703.5%
Contains more Manganese +2628.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
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5
Plum
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +590%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +590%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Plum
Contains more Protein +597.1%
Contains more Fats +11071.4%
Contains more Carbs +435.6%
Contains more Other +359.5%
Contains more Water +8892.8%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +597.1%
Contains more Fats +11071.4%
Contains more Carbs +435.6%
Contains more Other +359.5%
Contains more Water +8892.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Plum
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7019.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2381.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7019.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2381.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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4
Plum
Contains more Sucrose +2845.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Contains more Sucrose +2845.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Plum Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 10.02g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 0.7g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.28g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 11.42g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 46kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0g 3.07g Plum
Sugar 47.9g 9.92g Plum
Fiber 7g 1.4g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 6mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.17mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 7mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 16mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 157mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 0mg Plum
Zinc 2.01mg 0.1mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.057mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.052mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 345IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 17µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.26mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 9.5mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.028mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.026mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.417mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.135mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.029mg Chocolate
Folate 5µg Plum
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 6.4µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Plum
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Plum
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.017g Plum
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.134g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.044g 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 Plum
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
9%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/nutrients

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

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