Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and milk?
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium, yet milk is richer in vitamin B2.
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids's daily need coverage for copper is 195% higher.
- Milk contains less saturated fat.
We used Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 | +1972.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +376.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17560% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +688.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64833.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +5800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +67.9% |
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:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4294.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +819.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +208% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6463.5% |
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
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4514.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3491.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
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 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.2 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| 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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.766mg | 0.01mg | 195% |
| Iron | 11.9mg | 0.03mg | 148% |
| Saturated fat | 24.489g | 0.633g | 108% |
| Manganese | 1.948mg | 0.003mg | 85% |
| Fats | 42.63g | 0.97g | 64% |
| Magnesium | 228mg | 11mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 10.9g | 0g | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.781g | 0.277g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 95mg | 30% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 42kcal | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.31mg | 0.42mg | 26% |
| Caffeine | 80mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 150mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 45.9g | 4.99g | 14% |
| Protein | 7.79g | 3.37g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.257g | 0.035g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.47µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.185mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7.3µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 3.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.054mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Calcium | 73mg | 125mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 20mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.418mg | 0.361mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 23.99g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.034g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.208g | 0.027g | 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
11%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
180%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.856g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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 - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is relatively richer in minerals
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.