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Chocolate vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate and Baby food?

  • Chocolate is higher in Copper, yet Baby food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E .
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for Iron is 494% more.
  • Chocolate has 24 times more Saturated Fat than Baby food. While Chocolate has 18.519g of Saturated Fat, Baby food has only 0.769g.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified types 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.
Contains more Magnesium +46%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Copper +207.8%
Contains more Calcium +1208.9%
Contains more Iron +492.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +763.3%
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 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Magnesium +46%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Copper +207.8%
Contains more Calcium +1208.9%
Contains more Iron +492.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +763.3%

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 A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +440%
Contains more Vitamin E +581.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9652%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5334%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4688.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
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 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +440%
Contains more Vitamin E +581.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9652%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5334%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4688.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +610.9%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Contains more Water +590.7%
Contains more Other +94.1%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Fats +610.9%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Contains more Water +590.7%
Contains more Other +94.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +691%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.4%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +691%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Baby food
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 4.88g 12.2g Baby food
Fats 31.28g 4.4g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 546kcal 379kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0.87g Baby food
Fiber 7g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 56mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 8.02mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 146mg 100mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 559mg 437mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 2.01mg 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 1.028mg 0.334mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 50IU 20IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.189mg Baby food
Folate 43µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 1.5µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg Baby food
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Baby food
Trans Fat 0.112g Baby food
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.769g Baby food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 1.206g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.697g Baby food
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Baby food
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
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.