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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 of Manganese 118% more than Chocolate.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Macadamia is lower.

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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
6
:
4
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Iron +117.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.3%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.6%
Contains more Copper +36%
Contains more Calcium +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Manganese +191.1%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Iron +117.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.3%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.6%
Contains more Copper +36%
Contains more Calcium +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Manganese +191.1%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188

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
3
:
8
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +554.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
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%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +554.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
3
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Carbs +342.6%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +142.2%
Contains more Water +40.2%
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
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Carbs +342.6%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +142.2%
Contains more Water +40.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
0
:
3
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +517.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +517.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
3
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Sucrose +944%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
Macadamia
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +944%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 5.22g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 31.28g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 61.17g 13.82g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0g 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 47.9g 4.57g Macadamia
Fiber 7g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 56mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 8.02mg 3.69mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 130mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 188mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 368mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 2.01mg 1.3mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.756mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 3µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.54mg
Vitamin C 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Macadamia
Trans Fat 0.112g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 18.519g 12.061g Macadamia
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.502g Macadamia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g 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 Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.