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Chocolate vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate and Fruit salad

  • Fruit salad has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 109% more than Fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad has less Saturated Fat.

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 Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Iron +3108%
Contains more Magnesium +1725%
Contains more Phosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more Potassium +381.9%
Contains more Zinc +1335.7%
Contains more Copper +1956%
Contains more Manganese +839.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Iron +3108%
Contains more Magnesium +1725%
Contains more Phosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more Potassium +381.9%
Contains more Zinc +1335.7%
Contains more Copper +1956%
Contains more Manganese +839.7%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +856.9%
Contains more Fats +104166.7%
Contains more Carbs +368.7%
Contains more Other +553.8%
Contains more Water +8781.4%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +856.9%
Contains more Fats +104166.7%
Contains more Carbs +368.7%
Contains more Other +553.8%
Contains more Water +8781.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9827.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9827.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Chocolate Fruit salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Fruit salad Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 12.05g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 0.51g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.03g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 13.05g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 50kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Fruit salad
Fiber 7g 1g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 11mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.25mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 8mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 14mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 116mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 5mg Fruit salad
Zinc 2.01mg 0.14mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.151mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 600IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 30µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 3.3mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.011mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.014mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.356mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.053mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.027mg Chocolate
Folate 3µg Fruit salad
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Fruit salad
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Fruit salad
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.004g Fruit salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.005g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.011g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate Fruit salad
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
6%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.