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Adzuki bean vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Adzuki bean and Chocolate

  • Adzuki bean has more Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Potassium, and Manganese, while Chocolate has more Iron.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 92% more than Adzuki bean.
  • Adzuki bean contains 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. While Adzuki bean contains 0.455mg of Vitamin B1, Chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Adzuki bean is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
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 more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more IronIron +61%
~equal in Copper ~1.028mg
~equal in Selenium ~3µg

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.
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% 1% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1720%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +735.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 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 ProteinProtein +307.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1285.6%
Contains more OtherOther +91.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5801.9%
~equal in Carbs ~61.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 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%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18980%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +866.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Chocolate Opinion
Calories 329kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 19.87g 4.88g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.53g 31.28g Chocolate
Net carbs 50.2g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 62.9g 61.17g Adzuki bean
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Adzuki bean
Magnesium 127mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 66mg 56mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 1254mg 559mg Adzuki bean
Iron 4.98mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Adzuki bean
Fiber 12.7g 7g Adzuki bean
Copper 1.094mg 1.028mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 5.04mg 2.01mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 381mg 206mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 5mg 24mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 17IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.73mg 1.419mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 3.1µg 3µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B1 0.455mg 0.025mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.05mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 2.63mg 0.725mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 0.297mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.042mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 622µg Adzuki bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.191g 18.519g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 1.092g Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.191mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.674mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.791mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 1.668mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 1.497mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.21mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 1.052mg Adzuki bean
Valine 1.023mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.524mg Adzuki bean
Omega-3 - EPA 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
Adzuki bean Chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Adzuki bean
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.328g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.