Chocolate vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chocolate and bean raw
- Chocolate has more iron and copper; however, bean raw has more vitamin B1, selenium, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate is 91% higher.
- Bean raw has 2 times less iron than chocolate. Chocolate has 8.02mg of iron, while bean raw has 5.07mg.
- Bean raw is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.
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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 IronIron | +58.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +15.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +101.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +13.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +99.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +830% |
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 EVitamin E | +157.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2752% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +324% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1028.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +2443.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +338.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1068% |
Contains more OtherOther | +104.1% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4065.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2235.9% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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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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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Folate | 525µg | 131% | |
Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.235g | 83% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.713mg | 57% |
Fats | 31.28g | 1.23g | 46% |
Selenium | 3µg | 27.9µg | 45% |
Iron | 8.02mg | 5.07mg | 37% |
Fiber | 7g | 15.5g | 34% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.474mg | 33% |
Protein | 4.88g | 21.42g | 33% |
Phosphorus | 206mg | 411mg | 29% |
Potassium | 559mg | 1393mg | 25% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.229g | 23% |
Copper | 1.028mg | 0.893mg | 15% |
Starch | 34.17g | 14% | |
Choline | 66.2mg | 12% | |
Manganese | 1.419mg | 1.148mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.212mg | 12% |
Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.785mg | 10% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
Calories | 546kcal | 347kcal | 10% |
Magnesium | 146mg | 176mg | 7% |
Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 7% | |
Calcium | 56mg | 113mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.407g | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 1.174mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 5.6µg | 2% |
Zinc | 2.01mg | 2.28mg | 2% |
Sodium | 24mg | 12mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 54.17g | 47.05g | N/A |
Carbs | 61.17g | 62.55g | 0% |
Sugar | 47.9g | 2.11g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.237mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.558mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.356mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.095mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.556mg | 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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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%

67%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%

131%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.284g)
Which food is cheaper?

Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Bean raw 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.