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Chocolate vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate and Raisin

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B12, however, Raisin is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 92% more than Raisin.
  • Raisin contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Raisins, seedless.

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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 Calcium +12%
Contains more Iron +326.6%
Contains more Magnesium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Zinc +813.6%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Contains more Manganese +374.6%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +34%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
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 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Iron +326.6%
Contains more Magnesium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Zinc +813.6%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Contains more Manganese +374.6%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +34%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%

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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Raisin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.766
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 0% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.766

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Water +1490.7%
Equal in Other - 1.86
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Water +1490.7%
Equal in Other - 1.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18605.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2851.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18605.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2851.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +10177.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +10177.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Raisin Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 75.48g Raisin
Protein 4.88g 3.07g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.46g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 79.18g Raisin
Calories 546kcal 299kcal Chocolate
Starch 2.7g Raisin
Fructose 0g 29.68g Raisin
Sugar 47.9g 59.19g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 3.7g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 50mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 1.88mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 32mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 101mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 749mg Raisin
Sodium 24mg 11mg Raisin
Zinc 2.01mg 0.22mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.318mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.299mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.6µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.12mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 2.3mg Raisin
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.106mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.125mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.766mg Raisin
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.095mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.174mg Raisin
Folate 5µg Raisin
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 3.5µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.05mg Raisin
Threonine 0.077mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.057mg Raisin
Leucine 0.096mg Raisin
Lysine 0.084mg Raisin
Methionine 0.021mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Raisin
Valine 0.083mg Raisin
Histidine 0.072mg Raisin
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Raisin
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Raisin
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.058g Raisin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.051g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.037g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Raisin
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 Raisin
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
12%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.461g)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients

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

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