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Chocolate vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate and Apricot

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, while Apricot has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 106% more than Apricot.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Apricot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Apricots, raw.

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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 Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Iron +1956.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +795.7%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Zinc +905%
Contains more Copper +1217.9%
Contains more Manganese +1742.9%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Contains more Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Iron +1956.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +795.7%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Zinc +905%
Contains more Copper +1217.9%
Contains more Manganese +1742.9%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2458%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2458%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +248.6%
Contains more Fats +7920.5%
Contains more Carbs +450.1%
Contains more Other +129.7%
Contains more Water +8802.1%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +248.6%
Contains more Fats +7920.5%
Contains more Carbs +450.1%
Contains more Other +129.7%
Contains more Water +8802.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5511.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1318.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5511.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1318.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +687.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +687.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Apricot Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 9.12g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 1.4g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.39g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 11.12g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 48kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0g 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 47.9g 9.24g Apricot
Fiber 7g 2g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 13mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.39mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 10mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 23mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 259mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 1mg Apricot
Zinc 2.01mg 0.2mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.078mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.077mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.1µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.89mg Apricot
Vitamin C 10mg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.03mg Apricot
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.04mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.6mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.24mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.054mg Apricot
Folate 9µg Apricot
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 3.3µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Apricot
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Apricot
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.027g Apricot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.17g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.077g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Apricot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Chocolate
16%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/nutrients

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

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