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Chocolate vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate and Toffee

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Toffee is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 114% more than Toffee.
  • Chocolate has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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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Toffee
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +26633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3550%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.8%
Contains more Potassium +996.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +1575%
Contains more Copper +34166.7%
Contains more Manganese +70850%
Contains more Selenium +275%
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 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +26633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3550%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.8%
Contains more Potassium +996.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +1575%
Contains more Copper +34166.7%
Contains more Manganese +70850%
Contains more Selenium +275%

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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Toffee
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2204%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
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 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2204%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +356.1%
Contains more Water +76.4%
Contains more Other +86.8%
Equal in Fats - 32.75
Equal in Carbs - 64.72
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +356.1%
Contains more Water +76.4%
Contains more Other +86.8%
Equal in Fats - 32.75
Equal in Carbs - 64.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.964
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.964

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 64.72g Toffee
Protein 4.88g 1.07g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 61.17g 64.72g Toffee
Calories 546kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 47.9g 63.47g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 34mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.03mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 4mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 32mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 51mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 135mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.12mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.003mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.002mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.8µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.008mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.068mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.029mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.134mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.009mg Chocolate
Folate 2µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.11µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.8µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 104mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g 0.674g Chocolate
Saturated Fat 18.519g 20.565g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 8.964g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g 0.445g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.065g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Toffee
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%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.