Chocolate vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chocolate and olive oil
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc; however, olive oil is higher in vitamin E and vitamin K.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 114% more than olive oil.
- Olive oil has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of chocolate is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Oil, olive, salad or cooking.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1332.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2557.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +643.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +219.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +664.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +863.6% |
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 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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| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 72.961g | 159% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0mg | 114% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 100g | 106% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.56mg | 93% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 14.35mg | 92% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 10.523g | 63% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0mg | 62% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 60.2µg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 13.808g | 21% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 0g | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 884kcal | 17% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 1mg | 16% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Olive oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.711g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.