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Chocolate vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Sherbet different?

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin K than Sherbet.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 111% higher.
  • Sherbet has less Saturated Fat.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Sherbet, orange are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +5628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1725%
Contains more Phosphorus +415%
Contains more Potassium +482.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Zinc +318.8%
Contains more Copper +3571.4%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Calcium - 54
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 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains more Iron +5628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1725%
Contains more Phosphorus +415%
Contains more Potassium +482.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Zinc +318.8%
Contains more Copper +3571.4%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Calcium - 54

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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Contains more Vitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1050.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Equal in Vitamin A - 46
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
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 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1050.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Equal in Vitamin A - 46
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +343.6%
Contains more Fats +1464%
Contains more Carbs +101.2%
Contains more Other +325%
Contains more Water +6714.4%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +343.6%
Contains more Fats +1464%
Contains more Carbs +101.2%
Contains more Other +325%
Contains more Water +6714.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1265%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1265%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 29.1g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 1.1g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 2g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 30.4g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 144kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 24.32g Sherbet
Fiber 7g 1.3g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 54mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.14mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 8mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 40mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 96mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 46mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.48mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.011mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 1.5µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 46IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.01mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 2.3mg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.027mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.097mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.063mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.224mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.023mg Chocolate
Folate 4µg Sherbet
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.13µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 1mg Sherbet
Trans Fat 0.112g Sherbet
Saturated Fat 18.519g 1.16g Sherbet
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.53g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.08g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Sherbet
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
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.359g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.