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White chocolate vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are White chocolate and Chocolate different?

  • White chocolate is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 108% higher.
  • White chocolate contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Chocolate. While White chocolate contains 0.282mg of Vitamin B2, Chocolate contains only 0.05mg.

Candies, white chocolate and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties 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 Calcium +255.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +3241.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +95.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +171.6%
Contains more Copper +1613.3%
Contains more Manganese +17637.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +255.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +3241.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +95.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +171.6%
Contains more Copper +1613.3%
Contains more Manganese +17637.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.725
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.725

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Fats - 31.28
Equal in Carbs - 61.17
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Fats - 31.28
Equal in Carbs - 61.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.092
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.092

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 54.17g White chocolate
Protein 5.87g 4.88g White chocolate
Fats 32.09g 31.28g White chocolate
Carbs 59.24g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 539kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 59g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 0.2g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 199mg 56mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 12mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 176mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 286mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 90mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.74mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.06mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 4.5µg 3µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 30IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 2µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.54mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.025mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.05mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.725mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.297mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.042mg White chocolate
Folate 7µg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.23µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 8.1µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 21mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g White chocolate
Saturated Fat 19.412g 18.519g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
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
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.