Apricot vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between apricots and chocolate
- Apricots have more vitamin A, while chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and caffeine.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 106% more than apricots.
- Apricots contain 48 times more vitamin A than chocolate. While apricots contain 96µg of vitamin A, chocolate contains only 2µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in apricots is lower.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of apricots is 34.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apricots, raw 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1360% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1956.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1217.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +905% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +795.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1742.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +64.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +145.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +8802.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +248.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7920.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +450.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5511.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1318.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +687.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 1.028mg | 106% |
| Iron | 0.39mg | 8.02mg | 95% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Manganese | 0.077mg | 1.419mg | 58% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 31.28g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 146mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 206mg | 26% |
| Calories | 48kcal | 546kcal | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.17g | 9.54g | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 7g | 20% |
| Carbs | 11.12g | 61.17g | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2.01mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 96µg | 2µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 559mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.077g | 1.092g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 4.88g | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 8.1µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.89mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.94g | 0g | 1% |
| Choline | 2.8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.297mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.725mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.24g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot 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.