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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 B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from 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, 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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
7
:
3
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Iron +162.1%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +183.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +749.6%
Contains more Manganese +297.5%
Contains more Calcium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +576.7%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Iron +162.1%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +183.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +749.6%
Contains more Manganese +297.5%
Contains more Calcium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
10
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +674.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287%
Equal in Vitamin A - 51
Chocolate
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%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +674.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287%
Equal in Vitamin A - 51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
3
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +94.2%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +238.5%
Contains more Water +3863.9%
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +94.2%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +238.5%
Contains more Water +3863.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
1
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Chocolate
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
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 29.8g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 31.28g 12.01g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 31.5g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 297kcal Chocolate
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 0g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 47.9g 4.88g Fast food
Fiber 7g 1.7g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 62mg Fast food
Iron 8.02mg 3.06mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 27mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 134mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 197mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 331mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 1.028mg 0.121mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.357mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 50IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.38mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 8.1µg 4.9µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 8mg 33mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g 0.514g Chocolate
Saturated Fat 18.519g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 4.835g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.