Baby food vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between baby food and chocolate?
- Baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin E, yet chocolate is higher in copper.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 494% more.
- Baby food has 98 times more vitamin B1 than chocolate. While baby food has 2.438mg of vitamin B1, chocolate has only 0.025mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in baby food is lower.
- The glycemic index of chocolate is lower.
We used Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types 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 CalciumCalcium | +1208.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +492.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +763.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +207.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +581.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +9652% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5334% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4688.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +261.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +440% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +590.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +610.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +691% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 47.5mg | 8.02mg | 494% |
| Vitamin B3 | 34.714mg | 0.725mg | 212% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.717mg | 0.05mg | 205% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.438mg | 0.025mg | 201% |
| Saturated fat | 0.769g | 18.519g | 81% |
| Copper | 0.334mg | 1.028mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 733mg | 56mg | 68% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 62% | |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 3µg | 42% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 31.28g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 206mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.206g | 9.54g | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 0.54mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 0.297mg | 16% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 4.88g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 146mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.042mg | 11% |
| Folate | 43µg | 11% | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 546kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 8.1µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 2.01mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 559mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 61.17g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.697g | 1.092g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 7g | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.9g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
164%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.