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Apple vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apple and Chocolate

  • Apple has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 111% more than Apple.
  • Apple has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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.
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2820%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +422.4%
Contains more IronIron +6583.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3707.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +4925%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1772.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3954.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +696.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~50IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.042mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 WaterWater +8720.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1776.9%
Contains more FatsFats +18300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +342.9%
Contains more OtherOther +750%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +136185.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2041.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
3
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2134.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Chocolate Opinion
Calories 52kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 0.26g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.17g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 4.6mg Apple
Net carbs 11.41g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 13.81g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Apple
Magnesium 5mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 6mg 56mg Chocolate
Potassium 107mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.12mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 10.39g 47.9g Apple
Fiber 2.4g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.027mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.04mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 1mg 24mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU 50IU Apple
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.035mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 2.2µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 3µg Apple
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Apple
Choline 3.4mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 18.519g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 1.092g Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Fructose 5.9g 0g Apple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Apple
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.491g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.