Chocolate vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chocolate and cauliflower?
- Chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B12, yet cauliflower is higher in vitamin B6.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 110% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in cauliflower is lower.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cauliflower, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +873.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1809.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2535.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +644.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +368.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +815.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +338.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11071.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1130.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +9391.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27958.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3422.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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:
0 g
Glucose:
0.94 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 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 | 0.039mg | 110% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.42mg | 95% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.13g | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.155mg | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 54% | |
| Fats | 31.28g | 0.28g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 15mg | 31% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 25kcal | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.034g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 44mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 2g | 20% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 4.97g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.27mg | 16% |
| Folate | 57µg | 14% | |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.184mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 299mg | 8% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.031g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.667mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 15.5µg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 1.92g | 6% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.507mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 2.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 1.91g | N/A |
| Sodium | 24mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 0.013g | N/A |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins