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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 of 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.
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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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.
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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.99 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
47% 14% 39%
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 +∞%
~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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 598kcal 347kcal Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Protein 7.79g 2.06g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Fats 42.63g 0g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Net carbs 35g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Carbs 45.9g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Cholesterol 3mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 228mg 6mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Calcium 73mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 715mg 39mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Iron 11.9mg 0.16mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Sugar 23.99g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 10.9g 0.6g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Copper 1.766mg 0.007mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Zinc 3.31mg 0.04mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 308mg 8mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Sodium 20mg 572mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin A 39IU Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin A 2µg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin E 0.59mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Manganese 1.948mg 0.022mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Selenium 6.8µg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.015mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.015mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B3 1.054mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B5 0.418mg 0.08mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.015mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B12 0.28µg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin K 7.3µg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Trans Fat 0.03g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 24.489g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 12.781g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Polyunsaturated fat 1.257g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Omega-3 - ALA 0.034g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids Sugar substitute
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
180%
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.489g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
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
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 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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