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Black turtle bean vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are black turtle bean and chocolate different?

  • Black turtle bean is richer in vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, while chocolate is higher in manganese and caffeine.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need for saturated fat, 91% more than black turtle bean.
  • Black turtle bean contains 36 times more vitamin B1 than chocolate. Black turtle bean contains 0.9mg of vitamin B1, while chocolate contains 0.025mg.
  • Black turtle bean is lower in saturated fat.

Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 48% 132% 326% 333% 60% 189% 1.2% 130% 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 +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~146mg
~equal in Iron ~8.02mg
~equal in Copper ~1.028mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.01mg
~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% 0% 4.2% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 0% 14% 333% 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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +581%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 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 +335.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1034%
Contains more OtherOther +111.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3375.6%
~equal in Carbs ~61.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.387 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12130.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black turtle bean Chocolate DV% diff.
Folate 444µg 111%
Saturated fat 0.232g 18.519g 83%
Vitamin B1 0.9mg 0.025mg 73%
Fats 0.9g 31.28g 47%
Fiber 15.5g 7g 34%
Protein 21.25g 4.88g 33%
Phosphorus 440mg 206mg 33%
Potassium 1500mg 559mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.078g 9.54g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.042mg 19%
Manganese 1mg 1.419mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.899mg 0.297mg 12%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.05mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Calories 339kcal 546kcal 10%
Calcium 160mg 56mg 10%
Iron 8.7mg 8.02mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.955mg 0.725mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387g 1.092g 5%
Copper 1mg 1.028mg 3%
Magnesium 160mg 146mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Zinc 2.2mg 2.01mg 2%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 8.1µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.54mg 2%
Carbs 63.25g 61.17g 1%
Sodium 9mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 47.75g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 2.12g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Selenium 3.2µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.894mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.697mg 0%
Lysine 1.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.32mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle 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
60%
Black turtle bean
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Black turtle bean
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.