Chocolate vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chocolate and coffee
- Coffee contains less copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B12 than chocolate.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 114% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in coffee is lower.
- Coffee has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coffee is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.
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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 | +4766.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1040.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +9950% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6766.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6069.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
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 | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +279.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3966.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +156300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +261.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10146.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109100% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.002mg | 114% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.01mg | 100% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.002g | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.023mg | 61% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 0.02g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 3mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 3mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 1kcal | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.015g | 24% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 0g | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.02mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 49mg | 15% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 0.12g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0.1µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.001g | 7% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.001mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.191mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.254mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | 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
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3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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.