Chocolate vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate and fast food different?
- Chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium; however, fast food is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 101% higher.
- Chocolate contains 5 times more magnesium than fast food. While chocolate contains 146mg of magnesium, fast food contains only 27mg.
- Fast food has less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than fast food (66).
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +440.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +183.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +749.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +297.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +576.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +626% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +674.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +404.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +287% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +238.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3863.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.121mg | 101% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 4.493g | 64% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 3.06mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.357mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 20.3µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 5.617mg | 31% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 12.01g | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.89µg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 27mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.363mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.317mg | 24% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 16.52g | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.7g | 21% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 331mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.212mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 4.835g | 12% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 297kcal | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 197mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 134mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 31.5g | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 2.52mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.53mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 1.68g | 4% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 4.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 0.121g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 1.391g | 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 Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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