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Chocolate vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate and Broccoli

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 109% more.
  • Chocolate contains 475 times more Saturated Fat than Broccoli. Chocolate contains 18.519g of Saturated Fat, while Broccoli contains 0.039g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Broccoli, 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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
10
:
0
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +998.6%
Contains more Magnesium +595.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +390.2%
Contains more Copper +1998%
Contains more Manganese +575.7%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +998.6%
Contains more Magnesium +595.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +390.2%
Contains more Copper +1998%
Contains more Manganese +575.7%
Contains more Selenium +20%

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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
10
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1146%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1154.3%
Chocolate
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%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1146%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1154.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
4
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Protein +73%
Contains more Fats +8354.1%
Contains more Carbs +821.2%
Contains more Other +95.4%
Contains more Water +9106.2%
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +73%
Contains more Fats +8354.1%
Contains more Carbs +821.2%
Contains more Other +95.4%
Contains more Water +9106.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2773.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2773.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
3
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Sucrose +46150%
Contains more Lactose +685.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Chocolate
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Broccoli
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +46150%
Contains more Lactose +685.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 4.04g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 2.82g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.37g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 6.64g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 34kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0g 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 47.9g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 7g 2.6g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 47mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.73mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 21mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 66mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 316mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 33mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.41mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.049mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.21mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 2.5µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.639mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Broccoli
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.039g Broccoli
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.011g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.038g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.