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Chocolate vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate and mixed nuts different?

  • Chocolate is higher in iron; however, mixed nuts are richer in selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for chocolate is 68% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 2 times more saturated fat than mixed nuts. While chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, mixed nuts contain only 8.711g.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more IronIron +207.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1030%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1348.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +656%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +292%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +963.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +738.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +310.7%
Contains more FatsFats +72.5%
Contains more WaterWater +114.4%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +198.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1238.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1014.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 14.612g 90%
Iron 8.02mg 2.61mg 68%
Selenium 3µg 33.9µg 56%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 7.82mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 28.488g 47%
Saturated fat 18.519g 8.711g 45%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 7.709mg 44%
Phosphorus 206mg 456mg 36%
Fats 31.28g 53.95g 35%
Protein 4.88g 20.04g 30%
Manganese 1.419mg 2.04mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.352mg 24%
Folate 83µg 21%
Magnesium 146mg 229mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.14mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.189mg 14%
Copper 1.028mg 0.907mg 13%
Carbs 61.17g 21.05g 13%
Zinc 2.01mg 3.36mg 12%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.196mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg 10%
Choline 52mg 9%
Calcium 56mg 117mg 6%
Calories 546kcal 607kcal 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 5.7µg 2%
Potassium 559mg 632mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Sodium 24mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 4.15g N/A
Fiber 7g 7g 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Chocolate
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.808g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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