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Chocolate vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Oysters

  • Chocolate has more Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium, while Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 720% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Oysters is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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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
5
:
5
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Magnesium +317.1%
Contains more Potassium +302.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Manganese +140.1%
Contains more Calcium +107.1%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +3810.4%
Contains more Copper +455.2%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +317.1%
Contains more Potassium +302.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Manganese +140.1%
Contains more Calcium +107.1%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +3810.4%
Contains more Copper +455.2%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194

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
1
:
11
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin K +305%
Contains more Vitamin A +76%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7508.7%
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%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin K +305%
Contains more Vitamin A +76%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7508.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
3
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Fats +814.6%
Contains more Carbs +1022.4%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +134%
Contains more Water +7960.8%
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
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +814.6%
Contains more Carbs +1022.4%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +134%
Contains more Water +7960.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1785.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.056
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1785.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.056

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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
Oysters
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 5.45g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 11.42g Oysters
Fats 31.28g 3.42g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 5.45g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 102kcal Chocolate
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 47.9g 1.23g Oysters
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 8.02mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 146mg 35mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 194mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 139mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 166mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 1.028mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 1.419mg 0.591mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 50IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.061mg Oysters
Folate 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg Oysters
Isoleucine 0.459mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg Oysters
Lysine 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg Oysters
Valine 0.523mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg Oysters
Cholesterol 8mg 79mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g 0.068g Oysters
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.506g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.056g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g 0.061g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.571g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.