Chocolate vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chocolate and Prunes
- Chocolate has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Prunes has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
- Chocolate covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 92% more than Prunes.
- Chocolate contains 9 times more Iron than Prunes. While Chocolate contains 8.02mg of Iron, Prunes contains only 0.93mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Prunes is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.
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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 | +256.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +762.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +265.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +356.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +198.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +374.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
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 E Vitamin E | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1462% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +272% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +388.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +634.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8131.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3087.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~63.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1661.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +30733.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Calories | 546kcal | 240kcal |
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| Protein | 4.88g | 2.18g |
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| Fats | 31.28g | 0.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 54.17g | 56.78g |
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| Carbs | 61.17g | 63.88g |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 146mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 559mg | 732mg |
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.93mg |
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| Sugar | 47.9g | 38.13g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 7.1g |
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.281mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.44mg |
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| Starch | 5.11g |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 69mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 781IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 39µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.299mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.186mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 1.882mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.422mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 59.5µg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g |
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| Choline | 10.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.519g | 0.088g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.54g | 0.053g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.062g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.049mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.041mg |
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| Leucine | 0.066mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.027mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 12.45g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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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
9%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prunes is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.431g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)