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.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index than pasta.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +711.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2229.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +603.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1005.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +227% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +533.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +736% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2879% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +145.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +448.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6968% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7593.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.093mg | 104% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 1.14mg | 86% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.15g | 83% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.224mg | 52% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 1.05g | 47% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 18mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.124g | 24% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 131kcal | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 63mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 24mg | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.56mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 24.93g | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.429g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.14µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.992mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 5.15g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.369g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.