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Chocolate vs. Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chocolate and peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt

  • Chocolate has more iron and copper; however, peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin E, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B5.
  • Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 85% more.
  • Chocolate contains 5 times more Iron than peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt. Chocolate contains 8.02mg of Iron, while peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt contains 1.58mg.
  • Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt contains less saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt.

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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 127% 17% 56% 59% 143% 76% 156% 53% 233% 51%
Contains more IronIron +407.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210%
~equal in Calcium ~58mg

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% 3% 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 0% 0% 99% 0% 38% 45% 269% 61% 108% 0% 0% 73% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +813%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +508%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1880%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1009.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
24% 50% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 49.66 g
Carbs: 21.26 g
Water: 1.81 g
Other: 2.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +187.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +399%
Contains more FatsFats +58.8%
Contains more WaterWater +86.6%
Contains more OtherOther +71.8%

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
18% 60% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 26.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +795%

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
47% 53%
Starch: 4.39 g
Sucrose: 4.9 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +843.9%
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 Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt Opinion
Calories 546kcal 587kcal Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Protein 4.88g 24.35g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Fats 31.28g 49.66g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Net carbs 54.17g 12.86g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 21.26g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Magnesium 146mg 178mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Calcium 56mg 58mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Potassium 559mg 634mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Iron 8.02mg 1.58mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 4.9g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Fiber 7g 8.4g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Copper 1.028mg 0.428mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 2.77mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Starch 4.39g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Phosphorus 206mg 363mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Sodium 24mg 410mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4.93mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Manganese 1.419mg 1.786mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Selenium 3µg 9.3µg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.152mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.197mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 14.355mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.011mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.466mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Folate 97µg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Trans Fat 0.112g 0.027g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Choline 64.6mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Saturated Fat 18.519g 7.723g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 26.181g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 9.773g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Tryptophan 0.23mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Threonine 0.811mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Isoleucine 0.833mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Leucine 1.535mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Lysine 0.85mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Methionine 0.291mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Phenylalanine 1.227mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Valine 0.993mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Histidine 0.599mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.025g Chocolate
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.011g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g 9.694g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
56%
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
97%
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)

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. Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174262/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.