Chocolate vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate and biscuits different?
- Chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber, while biscuits are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 105% more than biscuits.
- Chocolate contains 8 times more magnesium than biscuits. Chocolate contains 146mg of magnesium, while biscuits contain 18mg.
- Biscuits are lower in saturated fat.
- Biscuits have a higher glycemic index (44) than chocolate (23).
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +711.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +362% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1153.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +275.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +319.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +550% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1324% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +306.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2879.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.082mg | 105% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 4.324g | 65% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 2.9mg | 64% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.378mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 19.5µg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 18mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.356mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 580mg | 24% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 16.3g | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.5g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 4.163g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.31mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 235mg | 18% |
| Folate | 61µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 2.949mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.54mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 121mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 546kcal | 353kcal | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 6.93g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 164mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.08µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 44.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 4.88g | 7g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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