Chocolate vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chocolate and Brown sugar?
- Brown sugar has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 than Chocolate.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 109% higher.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Sugars, brown types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+1029.6%
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Magnesium
+1522.2%
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Phosphorus
+5050%
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Potassium
+320.3%
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Sodium
-14.3%
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Zinc
+6600%
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Copper
+2087.2%
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Manganese
+2117.2%
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Selenium
+150%
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Calcium
+48.2%
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Iron
+1029.6%
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Magnesium
+1522.2%
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Phosphorus
+5050%
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Potassium
+320.3%
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Sodium
-14.3%
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Zinc
+6600%
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Copper
+2087.2%
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Manganese
+2117.2%
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Selenium
+150%
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Calcium
+48.2%
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+559.1%
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Vitamin B5
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+559.1%
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Vitamin B5
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+3966.7%
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Fats
+∞%
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+277.8%
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Carbs
+60.4%
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Water
+38.1%
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
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1.7 g
Protein:
0.12 g
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0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
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0.45 g
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Protein
+3966.7%
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+∞%
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+277.8%
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Carbs
+60.4%
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Water
+38.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lactose
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Sucrose
+104.5%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Lactose
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Sucrose
+104.5%
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Glucose
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Fructose
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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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Net carbs | 54.17g | 98.09g |
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| Protein | 4.88g | 0.12g |
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| Fats | 31.28g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 61.17g | 98.09g |
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| Calories | 546kcal | 380kcal |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.11g |
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| Sugar | 47.9g | 97.02g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 83mg |
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.71mg |
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| Magnesium | 146mg | 9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 559mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 28mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.03mg |
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.047mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.064mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.132mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0µg |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.519g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.54g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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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
10%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)