Chocolate vs. Babassu oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate and babassu oil?
- Chocolate is richer in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, potassium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, yet babassu oil is richer in vitamin E.
- Babassu oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 313% higher.
- Chocolate contains less saturated fat.
- Babassu oil has a lower glycemic index than chocolate.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Oil, babassu types in this comparison.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3437% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +219.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
81.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.6 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 81.2g | 285% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 19.1mg | 124% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 114% | |
| Fats | 31.28g | 100g | 106% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0mg | 100% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 62% | |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 0g | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 884kcal | 17% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 11.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 1.6g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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
9%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 62.681g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Babassu oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Babassu oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Babassu oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)