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Cocoa bean vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cocoa bean and Dove milk chocolate

  • The amount of Iron, and Fiber in Cocoa bean is higher than in Dove milk chocolate.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily Iron needs 180% more than Dove milk chocolate.
  • Dove milk chocolate has 12 times less Fiber than Cocoa bean. Cocoa bean has 29.8g of Fiber, while Dove milk chocolate has 2.4g.
  • Cocoa bean contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate.

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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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
9
:
1
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate
Contains more Iron +1298.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Contains more Calcium +44.1%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Dove milk chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 42% 0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +1298.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Contains more Calcium +44.1%

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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
10
:
2
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
3
:
2
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate
Contains more Protein +204.7%
Contains more Water +67.7%
Contains more Other +721.1%
Contains more Fats +142.1%
Equal in Carbs - 59.78
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Dove milk chocolate
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +204.7%
Contains more Water +67.7%
Contains more Other +721.1%
Contains more Fats +142.1%
Equal in Carbs - 59.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
3
:
0
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Dove milk chocolate
100%
Saturated Fat: 19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa bean Dove milk chocolate
Lower in price ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Dove milk chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 57.38g Dove milk chocolate
Protein 18.1g 5.94g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 31.72g Dove milk chocolate
Carbs 58.3g 59.78g Dove milk chocolate
Calories 220kcal 546kcal Dove milk chocolate
Sugar 1.76g 55.45g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 2.4g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 160mg Dove milk chocolate
Iron 15.52mg 1.11mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 63mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 292IU Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.11mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Cocoa bean
Trans Fat 0.246g Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 19.24g Cocoa bean
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Dove milk chocolate
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
21%
Cocoa bean
2%
Dove milk chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
10%
Dove milk chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/nutrients
  2. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.