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Chocolate vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Honey different?

  • Chocolate is higher than Honey in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 110% more than Honey.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Honey types were 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
9
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +1809.5%
Contains more Magnesium +7200%
Contains more Phosphorus +5050%
Contains more Potassium +975%
Contains more Zinc +813.6%
Contains more Copper +2755.6%
Contains more Manganese +1673.8%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +1809.5%
Contains more Magnesium +7200%
Contains more Phosphorus +5050%
Contains more Potassium +975%
Contains more Zinc +813.6%
Contains more Copper +2755.6%
Contains more Manganese +1673.8%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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
9
:
3
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +499.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +499.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
3
:
2
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +1526.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +750%
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Water +1662.9%
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
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +1526.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +750%
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Water +1662.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
4
Honey
Honey
Contains more Sucrose +5096.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
Honey
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +5096.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Honey Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 82.2g Honey
Protein 4.88g 0.3g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 82.4g Honey
Calories 546kcal 304kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0g 40.94g Honey
Sugar 47.9g 82.12g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 0.2g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 6mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.42mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 2mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 4mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 52mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 2.01mg 0.22mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.036mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.08mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.8µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.038mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.121mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.068mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.024mg Chocolate
Folate 2µg Honey
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.004mg Honey
Threonine 0.004mg Honey
Isoleucine 0.008mg Honey
Leucine 0.01mg Honey
Lysine 0.008mg Honey
Methionine 0.001mg Honey
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Honey
Valine 0.009mg Honey
Histidine 0.001mg Honey
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Honey
Trans Fat 0.112g Honey
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0g Honey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.