Chocolate vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chocolate and fruit salad
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and potassium; however, fruit salad is higher in vitamin A.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 109% more than fruit salad.
- Fruit salad contains 4630 times less saturated fat than chocolate. Chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, while fruit salad contains 0.004g.
- The glycemic index of fruit salad is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.
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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 | +1725% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +409.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +381.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3108% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1956% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1335.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1371.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +839.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +460.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +856.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104166.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +368.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +553.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +8781.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9827.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.05mg | 109% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.25mg | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.004g | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.151mg | 55% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 0.03g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 8mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 14mg | 27% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 50kcal | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.005g | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1g | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.14mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 13.05g | 16% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 116mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 0.51g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.011g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.053mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.014mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.356mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 12.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 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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3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins