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Chocolate vs. Banana pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate and banana pudding

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, zinc, potassium, and caffeine in chocolate is higher than in banana pudding.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 113% more than banana pudding.
  • The amount of saturated fat in banana pudding is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Puddings, banana, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 8.6% 31% 12% 2.3% 3.3% 9% 93% 39% 0.39% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +326.7%
Contains more IronIron +13266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +10180%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~216mg

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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 2.7% 15% 0% 12% 8.3% 32% 1.4% 16% 8.3% 38% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +906.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.4%
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.76 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 19.74 g
Water: 74.52 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1740%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.9%
Contains more OtherOther +32.8%
Contains more WaterWater +7582.5%

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
63% 30% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.971 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.118 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1973.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +825.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Banana pudding DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.01mg 113%
Iron 8.02mg 0.06mg 100%
Saturated fat 18.519g 0.971g 80%
Manganese 1.419mg 0.003mg 62%
Fats 31.28g 1.7g 46%
Magnesium 146mg 12mg 32%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 0.46g 23%
Calories 546kcal 105kcal 22%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.33mg 15%
Carbs 61.17g 19.74g 14%
Potassium 559mg 131mg 13%
Sodium 24mg 296mg 12%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.137mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.118g 6%
Vitamin A 2µg 46µg 5%
Calcium 56mg 102mg 5%
Vitamin D 33IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Protein 4.88g 2.76g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.072mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.3µg 3%
Selenium 3µg 2µg 2%
Phosphorus 206mg 216mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Cholesterol 8mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.267mg 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 19.74g N/A
Sugar 47.9g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.036mg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.125mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.167mg 0%
Leucine 0.271mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Banana pudding
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
10%
Banana pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
21%
Banana pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Banana pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167588/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.