Chocolate vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chocolate and dough
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium, while dough has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 97% higher.
- Dough contains 35 times less saturated fat than chocolate. Chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, while dough contains 0.529g.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of dough is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).
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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 | +356.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +377.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +576.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +853.3% |
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 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1057.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +754% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +564.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +154.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1192.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3302.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2535.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.152mg | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.529g | 82% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.71mg | 57% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 3.91mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 28.6µg | 47% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 2.42g | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.577mg | 37% |
| Folate | 123µg | 31% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.427mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 32mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 4.817mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 602mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.362g | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 2.2g | 19% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Calories | 546kcal | 272kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 105mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 117mg | 13% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 10.75g | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.04mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0.7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 51.88g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.455mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.855g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Calcium | 56mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 4.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 0.063g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 0.788g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals