Chocolate vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate and egg whites?
- Chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc, yet egg whites are richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 112% higher.
- Egg whites have a lower glycemic index than chocolate.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1227.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +242.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9925% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4369.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1273.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +566.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +590.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +778% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +18300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +8279.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +8927.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +65971.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +2257.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.023mg | 112% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.08mg | 99% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0g | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.011mg | 61% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 0.17g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 11mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 20µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.439mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 15mg | 27% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 52kcal | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0g | 24% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 0.73g | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.03mg | 18% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 10.9g | 12% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 163mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 166mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.09µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.105mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Choline | 1.1mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.07g | 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?
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
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.