Chocolate vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate and chickpea raw different?
- Chocolate is richer in iron, copper, and magnesium, while chickpea raw is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- Chickpea raw covers your daily need for manganese, 865% more than chocolate.
- Chocolate contains 31 times more saturated fat than chickpea raw. Chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, while chickpea raw contains 0.603g.
- Chickpea raw has a higher glycemic index (36) than chocolate (23).
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw types were used 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 | +84.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +86.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +56.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +37.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1401.5% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +51.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1808% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +324% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +434.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1173.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.1% |
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:
20.47 g
Fats:
6.04 g
Carbs:
62.95 g
Water:
7.68 g
Other:
2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats | +417.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +319.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +691.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
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Carbs
~62.95g
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
0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.731 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +592.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 1.419mg | 21.306mg | 865% |
Folate | 557µg | 139% | |
Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.603g | 81% |
Iron | 8.02mg | 4.31mg | 46% |
Copper | 1.028mg | 0.656mg | 41% |
Fats | 31.28g | 6.04g | 39% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.535mg | 38% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.477mg | 38% |
Protein | 4.88g | 20.47g | 31% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 1.588mg | 26% |
Fiber | 7g | 12.2g | 21% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 1.377g | 20% |
Choline | 99.3mg | 18% | |
Magnesium | 146mg | 79mg | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.212mg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 2.731g | 11% |
Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
Calories | 546kcal | 378kcal | 8% |
Zinc | 2.01mg | 2.76mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 206mg | 252mg | 7% |
Selenium | 3µg | 0µg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 1.541mg | 5% |
Potassium | 559mg | 718mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% | |
Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.82mg | 2% |
Carbs | 61.17g | 62.95g | 1% |
Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 9µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 54.17g | 50.75g | N/A |
Calcium | 56mg | 57mg | 0% |
Sugar | 47.9g | 10.7g | N/A |
Sodium | 24mg | 24mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.766mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.882mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.465mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.377mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.103mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.865mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.566mg | 0% | |
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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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%

72%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%

348%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chickpea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chickpea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.916g)
Which food is cheaper?

Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (24 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.