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Chocolate vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate and Currant?

  • Currant has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin B12, and Potassium than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 102% higher.
  • Currant contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Currants, red and white, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +69.7%
Contains more Iron +702%
Contains more Magnesium +1023.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.2%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Zinc +773.9%
Contains more Copper +860.7%
Contains more Manganese +662.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
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 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +702%
Contains more Magnesium +1023.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.2%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Zinc +773.9%
Contains more Copper +860.7%
Contains more Manganese +662.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
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 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +248.6%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +343.3%
Contains more Other +161.5%
Contains more Water +8554.6%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +248.6%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +343.3%
Contains more Other +161.5%
Contains more Water +8554.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33971.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1140.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33971.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1140.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +7482%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +7482%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Currant Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 9.5g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 1.4g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.2g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 13.8g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 56kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0g 3.53g Currant
Sugar 47.9g 7.37g Currant
Fiber 7g 4.3g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 33mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 1mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 13mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 44mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 275mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 2.01mg 0.23mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.107mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.186mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.6µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 42IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.1mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.1mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.064mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.07mg Currant
Folate 8µg Currant
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 11µg Currant
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Currant
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Currant
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.017g Currant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.028g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.088g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
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.

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.