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Chocolate vs. Payday — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate and Payday

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Payday is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 78% more than Payday.
  • Payday contains 4 times less Iron than Chocolate. Chocolate contains 8.02mg of Iron, while Payday contains 1.92mg.
  • Payday has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, HERSHEYS, PAYDAY Bar.

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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 Iron +317.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +216.3%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Calcium +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +70%
Equal in Phosphorus - 197
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 29% 72% 65% 85% 64% 31% 43% 109% 119% 28%
Contains more Iron +317.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +216.3%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Calcium +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +70%
Equal in Phosphorus - 197

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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Payday
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +888.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +459.5%
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 1% 50% 0% 0% 21% 27% 135% 32% 55% 39% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +888.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +459.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Protein +175.4%
Contains more Water +618.6%
Equal in Other - 1.71
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
13% 25% 53% 7% 2%
Protein: 13.44 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 52.88 g
Water: 6.97 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Protein +175.4%
Contains more Water +618.6%
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.6%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: 4.806 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.467 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.691 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 2.19 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Payday Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 49.08g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 13.44g Payday
Fats 31.28g 25g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 52.88g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 490kcal Chocolate
Starch 2.19g Payday
Sugar 47.9g 40.32g Payday
Fiber 7g 3.8g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 94mg Payday
Iron 8.02mg 1.92mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 90mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 197mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 725mg Payday
Sodium 24mg 231mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 1.57mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.325mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.912mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 5.1µg Payday
Vitamin A 50IU 1IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.47mg Payday
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.083mg Payday
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.115mg Payday
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 7.166mg Payday
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.521mg Payday
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.235mg Payday
Folate 51µg Payday
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.02µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.133mg Payday
Threonine 0.457mg Payday
Isoleucine 0.486mg Payday
Leucine 0.879mg Payday
Lysine 0.515mg Payday
Methionine 0.166mg Payday
Phenylalanine 0.687mg Payday
Valine 0.565mg Payday
Histidine 0.337mg Payday
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Payday
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Payday
Saturated Fat 18.519g 4.806g Payday
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.023g Payday
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 12.467g Payday
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 4.691g Payday
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Payday
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Payday
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
30%
Payday
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
64%
Payday

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Payday
Payday is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Payday
Payday is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Payday
Payday is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.713g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Payday
Payday is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Payday
Payday is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Payday
Payday is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
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. Payday - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170680/nutrients

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

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