Chocolate vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chocolate and Dove milk chocolate?
- Chocolate is richer in Iron, and Fiber, yet Dove milk chocolate is richer in Calcium.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for Iron is 86% higher.
- Chocolate has 3 times more Fiber than Dove milk chocolate. Chocolate has 7g of Fiber, while Dove milk chocolate has 2.4g.
- Chocolate contains less Sugar.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate 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.
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Iron
+622.5%
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Sodium
-61.9%
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Calcium
+185.7%
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Iron
+622.5%
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Sodium
-61.9%
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Calcium
+185.7%
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.
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Vitamin A
+484%
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Vitamin A
+484%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+78.9%
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Protein
+21.7%
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Water
+66%
Equal in Fats - 31.72
Equal in Carbs - 59.78
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
5.94 g
Fats:
31.72 g
Carbs:
59.78 g
Water:
1.61 g
Other:
0.95 g
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Other
+78.9%
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Protein
+21.7%
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Water
+66%
Equal in Fats - 31.72
Equal in Carbs - 59.78
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.24
Saturated Fat:
18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.092 g
Saturated Fat:
19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.24
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 54.17g | 57.38g |
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| Protein | 4.88g | 5.94g |
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| Fats | 31.28g | 31.72g |
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| Carbs | 61.17g | 59.78g |
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| Calories | 546kcal | 546kcal | |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 55.45g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 160mg |
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 1.11mg |
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| Magnesium | 146mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg |
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| Potassium | 559mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 63mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg |
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| Copper | 1.028mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 292IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 18mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g | 0.246g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.519g | 19.24g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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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
10%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Dove milk chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins