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Chocolate vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate and Pasta?

  • Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc, yet Pasta is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 104% higher.
  • Chocolate has 123 times more Saturated Fat than Pasta. Chocolate has 18.519g of Saturated Fat, while Pasta has 0.15g.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 +833.3%
Contains more Iron +603.5%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +227%
Contains more Potassium +2229.2%
Contains more Zinc +258.9%
Contains more Copper +1005.4%
Contains more Manganese +533.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +603.5%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +227%
Contains more Potassium +2229.2%
Contains more Zinc +258.9%
Contains more Copper +1005.4%
Contains more Manganese +533.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +736%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +736%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2879%
Contains more Carbs +145.4%
Contains more Other +448.4%
Contains more Water +6968%
Equal in Protein - 5.15
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Fats +2879%
Contains more Carbs +145.4%
Contains more Other +448.4%
Contains more Water +6968%
Equal in Protein - 5.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7593.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7593.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 24.93g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 31.28g 1.05g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 24.93g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 131kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Pasta
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 6mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 1.14mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 18mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 63mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 24mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 2.01mg 0.56mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.093mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.224mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 20IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.183mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.034mg Chocolate
Folate 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.14µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 8mg 33mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Pasta
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.15g Pasta
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.124g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.429g 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 Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.369g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.