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Chocolate vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chocolate and broth

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, and zinc; however, broth is richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1037% more.
  • Broth contains less saturated fat.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.9%
Contains more IronIron +678.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +846%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +125.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.4%
Contains more WaterWater +134%
Contains more OtherOther +2792.9%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 24mg 23875mg 1037%
Copper 1.028mg 0mg 114%
Iron 8.02mg 1.03mg 87%
Saturated fat 18.519g 3.43g 69%
Manganese 1.419mg 0.15mg 55%
Selenium 3µg 28µg 45%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.43mg 29%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Fats 31.28g 13.88g 27%
Protein 4.88g 16.66g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 4.48g 23%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Magnesium 146mg 56mg 21%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.09mg 17%
Calories 546kcal 267kcal 14%
Carbs 61.17g 18.01g 14%
Calcium 56mg 187mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.46mg 11%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 5.36g 10%
Folate 32µg 8%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 559mg 309mg 7%
Phosphorus 206mg 166mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.6mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.3µg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 23851mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.