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Chocolate vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Baking powder

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Zinc, while Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 582% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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 +440.7%
Contains more Potassium +2695%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +20000%
Contains more Copper +10180%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Calcium +10392.9%
Contains more Iron +37.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +963.6%
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 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Potassium +2695%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +20000%
Contains more Copper +10180%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Calcium +10392.9%
Contains more Iron +37.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +963.6%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +120.8%
Contains more Water +415.5%
Contains more Other +3858.8%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +120.8%
Contains more Water +415.5%
Contains more Other +3858.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 27.5g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 0g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 27.7g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 53kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 7g 0.2g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 8.02mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 146mg 27mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 559mg 20mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 10600mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.01mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.01mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.011mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.2µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Baking powder
Trans Fat 0.112g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0g Baking powder
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0g 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 Baking powder
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
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 10576mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.