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Chocolate vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Radish

  • Radish contains less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 109% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Radish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Radishes, 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
10
:
0
Radish
Radish
Contains more Calcium +124%
Contains more Iron +2258.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +930%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains less Sodium -38.5%
Contains more Zinc +617.9%
Contains more Copper +1956%
Contains more Manganese +1956.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Radish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Contains more Calcium +124%
Contains more Iron +2258.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +930%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains less Sodium -38.5%
Contains more Zinc +617.9%
Contains more Copper +1956%
Contains more Manganese +1956.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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
8
:
4
Radish
Radish
Contains more Vitamin A +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
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%
Radish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
4
:
1
Radish
Radish
Contains more Protein +617.6%
Contains more Fats +31180%
Contains more Carbs +1699.1%
Contains more Other +209.1%
Contains more Water +9721.6%
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
Radish
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +617.6%
Contains more Fats +31180%
Contains more Carbs +1699.1%
Contains more Other +209.1%
Contains more Water +9721.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
1
Radish
Radish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56017.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2175%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Radish
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56017.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2175%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
2
Radish
Radish
Contains more Sucrose +46150%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
Radish
5% 56% 38%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 1.05 g
Fructose: 0.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +46150%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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 Radish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Radish Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 1.8g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 0.68g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.1g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 3.4g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 16kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0g 0.71g Radish
Sugar 47.9g 1.86g Radish
Fiber 7g 1.6g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 25mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.34mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 10mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 20mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 233mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 39mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.28mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.069mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.6µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 7IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 14.8mg Radish
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.012mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.039mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.254mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.165mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.071mg Radish
Folate 25µg Radish
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 1.3µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.009mg Radish
Threonine 0.023mg Radish
Isoleucine 0.02mg Radish
Leucine 0.031mg Radish
Lysine 0.033mg Radish
Methionine 0.01mg Radish
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Radish
Valine 0.035mg Radish
Histidine 0.013mg Radish
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Radish
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Radish
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.032g Radish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.017g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.048g 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 Radish
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
10%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish
Radish is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.04g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Radish
Radish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radish
Radish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.487g)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish
Radish is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.