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Chocolate vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Yogurt different?

  • Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium, while Yogurt is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 112% more than Yogurt.
  • Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat types were used in this article.

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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 +11357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +296.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +286.5%
Contains more Copper +5947.1%
Contains more Manganese +15666.7%
Contains more Calcium +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%
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 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Iron +11357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +296.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +286.5%
Contains more Copper +5947.1%
Contains more Manganese +15666.7%
Contains more Calcium +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%

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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Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +226.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023
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% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +226.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +7920.5%
Contains more Carbs +1599.2%
Contains more Other +136.1%
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Water +8673.2%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Fats +7920.5%
Contains more Carbs +1599.2%
Contains more Other +136.1%
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Water +8673.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +53.9%
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
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +53.9%
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 Yogurt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 3.6g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 31.28g 0.39g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 3.6g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 59kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 3.24g Yogurt
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 110mg Yogurt
Iron 8.02mg 0.07mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 11mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 135mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 141mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 36mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.52mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.017mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.009mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 50IU 4IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.01mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.023mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.208mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.331mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.063mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.75µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 5mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.112g 0.006g Yogurt
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.117g Yogurt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.053g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.012g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g 0.01g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.001g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.