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Chocolate vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate and Butter?

  • Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Butter is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 160% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate is lower.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Butter, without salt types 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 Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +40000%
Contains more Magnesium +7200%
Contains more Phosphorus +758.3%
Contains more Potassium +2229.2%
Contains more Zinc +2133.3%
Contains more Copper +6325%
Contains more Manganese +35375%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +40000%
Contains more Magnesium +7200%
Contains more Phosphorus +758.3%
Contains more Potassium +2229.2%
Contains more Zinc +2133.3%
Contains more Copper +6325%
Contains more Manganese +35375%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%

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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Butter
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1626.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4898%
Contains more Vitamin E +329.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1626.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4898%
Contains more Vitamin E +329.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +474.1%
Contains more Carbs +101850%
Contains more Other +4150%
Contains more Fats +159.3%
Contains more Water +1749.5%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +474.1%
Contains more Carbs +101850%
Contains more Other +4150%
Contains more Fats +159.3%
Contains more Water +1749.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.6%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Butter Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 0.06g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 0.85g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 61.17g 0.06g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 47.9g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 24mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 2mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 24mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 24mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 2.01mg 0.09mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.016mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.004mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 1µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.005mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.034mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.11mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.003mg Chocolate
Folate 3µg Butter
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.17µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Cholesterol 8mg 215mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Butter
Saturated Fat 18.519g 50.489g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 31.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.