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Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids vs. Nuts, almonds, blanched — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and Nuts, almonds, blanched?

  • Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is richer in Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B12, yet Nuts, almonds, blanched is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Nuts, almonds, blanched's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 154% higher.
  • Nuts, almonds, blanched contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and Nuts, almonds, blanched 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.
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 191% 71% 58% 123% 342% 81% 206% 2.5% 239% 17%
Contains more IronIron +262.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.2%
~equal in Potassium ~659mg
~equal in Sodium ~19mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.835mg

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% 0.42% 475% 0% 48% 164% 66% 19% 27% 0% 0% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +3925.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +461.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +811.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
21% 53% 19% 5% 3%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 52.52 g
Carbs: 18.67 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.7%
Contains more FatsFats +23.2%
Contains more WaterWater +229.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25.5%

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
8% 67% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 33.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.368 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +161.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +883.9%

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
18% 79% 2%
Starch: 1 g
Sucrose: 4.46 g
Glucose: 0.03 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.14 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +437.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Nuts, almonds, blanched
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids Nuts, almonds, blanched Opinion
Calories 598kcal 590kcal Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Protein 7.79g 21.4g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Fats 42.63g 52.52g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Net carbs 35g 8.77g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Carbs 45.9g 18.67g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Magnesium 228mg 268mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Calcium 73mg 236mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Potassium 715mg 659mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Iron 11.9mg 3.28mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Sugar 23.99g 4.63g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Fiber 10.9g 9.9g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Copper 1.766mg 1.027mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Zinc 3.31mg 2.97mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Starch 1g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Phosphorus 308mg 481mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Sodium 20mg 19mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin A 39IU 7IU Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin E 0.59mg 23.75mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Manganese 1.948mg 1.835mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Selenium 6.8µg 3.2µg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.191mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.711mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin B3 1.054mg 3.5mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin B5 0.418mg 0.314mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.115mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin K 7.3µg 0µg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Folate 49µg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.019g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Choline 52.1mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Saturated Fat 24.489g 3.953g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Monounsaturated Fat 12.781g 33.415g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Polyunsaturated fat 1.257g 12.368g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Tryptophan 0.193mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Threonine 0.682mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Isoleucine 0.696mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Leucine 1.479mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Lysine 0.605mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Methionine 0.19mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Phenylalanine 1.156mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Valine 0.805mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Histidine 0.596mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Omega-3 - ALA 0.034g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.208g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids Nuts, almonds, blanched
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
66%
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
180%
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
133%
Nuts, almonds, blanched

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.536g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Nuts, almonds, blanched - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170568/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.