Wheat Bread vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat Bread and chocolate?
- Wheat Bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and calcium, yet chocolate is higher in copper, iron, and magnesium.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 92% more.
- Wheat Bread has 25 times more sodium than chocolate. While wheat Bread has 601mg of sodium, chocolate has only 24mg.
- The glycemic index of chocolate is lower.
We used Bread, wheat, toasted 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 | +194.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1013.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +147.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +419.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1656% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +664% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +762.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +264.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2397.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +632.6% |
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Carbs
~61.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
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 | -94.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +836.2% |
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 | 0.198mg | 1.028mg | 92% |
| Saturated fat | 0.989g | 18.519g | 80% |
| Selenium | 33.4µg | 3µg | 55% |
| Iron | 4.09mg | 8.02mg | 49% |
| Fats | 4.27g | 31.28g | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.025mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 0.725mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.05mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 24mg | 25% |
| Folate | 86µg | 22% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.019g | 9.54g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 146mg | 21% |
| Protein | 12.96g | 4.88g | 16% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 546kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 56mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 559mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 7g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.042mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 2.01mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 1.092g | 4% |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 206mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 1.377mg | 1.419mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 8.1µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 55.77g | 61.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 51.07g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.42g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.299mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.461mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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
36%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals