Cereal vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cereal and chocolate
- Cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and zinc; however, chocolate is richer in copper.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 522% more than chocolate.
- Chocolate has 143 times less vitamin B6 than cereal. Cereal has 5.986mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate has 0.042mg.
- Chocolate contains less sodium.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cereal is 69, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 more IronIron | +324.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +278.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +110% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +668.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +460% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +432.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +650.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.6% |
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 | +40600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25052% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +7640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3985.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14152.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +289.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2796.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4576.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +374.8% |
| 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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.025mg | 522% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.042mg | 457% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 8.02mg | 326% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.05mg | 294% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.725mg | 181% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 1.028mg | 99% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 2µg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 18.519g | 83% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 2.01mg | 51% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 31.28g | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 795mg | 24mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 1.419mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 9.54g | 23% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 7g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 206mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 559mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 10% | |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 61.17g | 9% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 546kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 1.092g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 6.06g | 4.88g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.297mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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 contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.259g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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