Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and dried fruit?
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and fiber, yet dried fruit is richer in vitamin A and vitamin E.
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids's daily need coverage for copper is 158% higher.
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 1441 times more saturated fat than dried fruit. Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 24.489g of saturated fat, while dried fruit has 0.017g.
We used Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +612.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +347.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +414.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +748.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +728.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +209.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +135.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +633.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +276.3% |
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:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8258.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2154.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.3% |
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17171.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1598.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
23.99 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +204.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.766mg | 0.343mg | 158% |
| Iron | 11.9mg | 2.66mg | 116% |
| Saturated fat | 24.489g | 0.017g | 111% |
| Manganese | 1.948mg | 0.235mg | 74% |
| Fats | 42.63g | 0.51g | 65% |
| Magnesium | 228mg | 32mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 71mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.781g | 0.074g | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.31mg | 0.39mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 4.33mg | 25% |
| Caffeine | 80mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 241kcal | 18% |
| Fructose | 0g | 12.47g | 16% |
| Fiber | 10.9g | 7.3g | 14% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 1162mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.054mg | 2.589mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.79g | 3.39g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.257g | 0.074g | 8% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 2.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.143mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 45.9g | 62.64g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7.3µg | 3.1µg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.418mg | 0.516mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 23.99g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.208g | 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
11%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
180%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.472g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is relatively richer in minerals