Chocolate vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chocolate and macadamia
- Chocolate has more iron, copper, and vitamin B12, while macadamia has more manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Macadamia covers your daily need for manganese, 118% more than chocolate.
- The amount of saturated fat in macadamia is lower.
- Macadamia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macadamia is 10, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.
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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 | +12.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +191.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +241.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +554.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +342.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +517.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +944% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 58.877g | 123% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 4.131mg | 118% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 1.195mg | 98% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 75.77g | 68% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 3.69mg | 54% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.756mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 12.061g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.275mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 13.82g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 2.473mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.758mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.162mg | 9% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 718kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.3mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 7g | 8.6g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 7.91g | 6% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 368mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 130mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 1.502g | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 85mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 188mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 4.57g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Macadamia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals