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Chocolate syrup vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chocolate syrup and Coca-Cola

  • Chocolate syrup is higher than Coca-Cola in copper, iron, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, fiber, potassium, and zinc.
  • Chocolate syrup's daily need coverage for copper is 57% higher.
  • Coca-Cola has less sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, chocolate syrup and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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 46% 4.2% 20% 79% 171% 20% 55% 9.4% 50% 7.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11100%
Contains more IronIron +1818.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +51100%
Contains more ZincZinc +3550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1190%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%

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 0.67% 0% 0.4% 0% 2.3% 12% 6% 0.78% 1.4% 0% 1.3% 1.5% 0.71%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 65% 31%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 1.13 g
Carbs: 65.1 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.67 g
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2900%
Contains more FatsFats +5550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +581%
Contains more OtherOther +1575%
Contains more WaterWater +191.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate syrup Coca-Cola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate syrup Coca-Cola DV% diff.
Copper 0.512mg 0.001mg 57%
Iron 2.11mg 0.11mg 25%
Carbs 65.1g 9.56g 19%
Manganese 0.382mg 0.002mg 17%
Phosphorus 129mg 10mg 17%
Magnesium 65mg 0mg 15%
Calories 279kcal 37kcal 12%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Potassium 224mg 2mg 7%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0mg 4%
Protein 2.1g 0.07g 4%
Sodium 72mg 4mg 3%
Selenium 1.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Fats 1.13g 0.02g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.322mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.519g 0g 2%
Caffeine 6mg 8mg 1%
Folate 2µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.286g 0g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 62.5g 9.56g N/A
Sugar 49.65g 8.97g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg 0%
Choline 1.3mg 0.3mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.026g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate syrup Coca-Cola
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
2%
Chocolate syrup
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Chocolate syrup
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174117/nutrients
  2. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.