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Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids vs. Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids?

  • Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is richer than Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids's daily need coverage for Iron is 70% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids is lower.

We used Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and Chocolate, dark, 60-69% 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 163% 22% 63% 446% 589% 90% 132% 2.6% 254% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 19% 50% 237% 416% 72% 111% 1.3% 173% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.1%
Contains more IronIron +88.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.5%

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% 2.3% 12% 0% 8.5% 18% 20% 25% 8.8% 35% 18% 0% 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% 12% 0% 8% 11% 16% 18% 7.8% 23% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.59mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.032mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~7.2µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 43% 46% 2%
Protein: 7.79 g
Fats: 42.63 g
Carbs: 45.9 g
Water: 1.37 g
Other: 2.31 g
6% 38% 52% 2%
Protein: 6.12 g
Fats: 38.31 g
Carbs: 52.42 g
Water: 1.25 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.2%
~equal in Water ~1.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 24.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.781 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.257 g
63% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 22.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.221 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~22.031g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~11.522g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.221g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.99 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 36.39 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.31 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +51.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids Opinion
Calories 598kcal 579kcal Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Protein 7.79g 6.12g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Fats 42.63g 38.31g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Net carbs 35g 44.42g Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Carbs 45.9g 52.42g Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Cholesterol 3mg 6mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Magnesium 228mg 176mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Calcium 73mg 62mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Potassium 715mg 567mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Iron 11.9mg 6.32mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Sugar 23.99g 36.71g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Fiber 10.9g 8g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Copper 1.766mg 1.248mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Zinc 3.31mg 2.65mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Phosphorus 308mg 260mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Sodium 20mg 10mg Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Vitamin A 39IU 50IU Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Vitamin E 0.59mg 0.59mg
Manganese 1.948mg 1.325mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Selenium 6.8µg 8.4µg Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.032mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.049mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B3 1.054mg 0.838mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B5 0.418mg 0.3mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.034mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.18µg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin K 7.3µg 7.2µg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.079g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Saturated Fat 24.489g 22.031g Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Monounsaturated Fat 12.781g 11.522g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Polyunsaturated fat 1.257g 1.221g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Omega-3 - ALA 0.034g 0.088g Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.208g 1.091g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
9%
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
180%
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
125%
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170273/nutrients
  2. Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170272/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.