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Chocolate vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Avocado different?

  • Chocolate is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Avocado is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Chocolate is 93% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 10 times more Manganese than Avocado. While Chocolate contains 1.419mg of Manganese, Avocado contains only 0.142mg.
  • Avocado has less Saturated Fat.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties are the varieties used in this article.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +403.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +1358.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +441.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +899.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.8%

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.
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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Avocado
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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 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +511.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +159.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +144%
Contains more FatsFats +113.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +617.1%
Contains more WaterWater +7449.5%
~equal in Other ~1.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.799g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +76983.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Avocado
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Avocado Opinion
Calories 546kcal 160kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 2g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 14.66g Chocolate
Vitamin C 10mg Avocado
Net carbs 54.17g 1.83g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 8.53g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Avocado
Magnesium 146mg 29mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 12mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 485mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.55mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 7g 6.7g Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.19mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.64mg Chocolate
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 206mg 52mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 7mg Avocado
Vitamin A 50IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.07mg Avocado
Manganese 1.419mg 0.142mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.4µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.257mg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 21µg Avocado
Folate 81µg Avocado
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Avocado
Choline 14.2mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 18.519g 2.126g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.816g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Fructose 0g 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Avocado
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Avocado
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
9%
Chocolate
33%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
21%
Avocado

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 - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.393g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

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

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