Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and Butter different?
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Butter is richer in Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is 194% higher.
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has less Saturated Fat.
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and Butter, without salt are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +204.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2879.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10937.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3577.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1183.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +580% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2409.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6307.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +293.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.79 g
Fats:
42.63 g
Carbs:
45.9 g
Water:
1.37 g
Other:
2.31 g
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +816.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5675% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1209.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
24.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.781 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.257 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +83.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 598kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 7.79g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 42.63g | 81.11g |
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| Net carbs | 35g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 45.9g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 215mg |
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| Magnesium | 228mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 73mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 715mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 11.9mg | 0.02mg |
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| Sugar | 23.99g | 0.06g |
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| Fiber | 10.9g | 0g |
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| Copper | 1.766mg | 0.016mg |
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| Zinc | 3.31mg | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 308mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 2499IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 684µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 2.32mg |
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| Manganese | 1.948mg | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 6.8µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.054mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.418mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.3µg | 7µg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.03g |
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| Choline | 18.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 24.489g | 50.489g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.781g | 23.43g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.257g | 3.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.023mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.034g | 0.315g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.208g | 2.166g |
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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
11%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
180%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.