Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and sugar substitute
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and potassium; however, sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids covers your daily need for copper, 195% more than sugar substitute.
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 89 times more manganese than sugar substitute. While chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 1.948mg of manganese, sugar substitute has only 0.022mg.
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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 | +3700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1733.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7337.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25128.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +8175% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3750% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8754.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1104.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +422.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +278.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +567.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.5% |
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:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.766mg | 0.007mg | 195% |
| Iron | 11.9mg | 0.16mg | 147% |
| Saturated fat | 24.489g | 111% | |
| Manganese | 1.948mg | 0.022mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 879mg | 81% |
| Fats | 42.63g | 0g | 66% |
| Magnesium | 228mg | 6mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 8mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 10.9g | 0.6g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.781g | 32% | |
| Zinc | 3.31mg | 0.04mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 572mg | 24% |
| Caffeine | 80mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 715mg | 39mg | 20% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 347kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 45.9g | 84.77g | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 12% | |
| Protein | 7.79g | 2.06g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.257g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.418mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.054mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 7.3µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 35g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 23.99g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.208g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
180%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.489g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)