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Chocolate vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Soybean

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B12, while Soybean has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 86% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Soybean is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without 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.
Contains more Iron +56%
Contains more Magnesium +69.8%
Contains more Zinc +74.8%
Contains more Copper +152.6%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%
Contains more Calcium +82.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Selenium +143.3%
Equal in Potassium - 515
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 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Iron +56%
Contains more Magnesium +69.8%
Contains more Zinc +74.8%
Contains more Copper +152.6%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%
Contains more Calcium +82.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Selenium +143.3%
Equal in Potassium - 515

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 A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +137%
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 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +137%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +248.7%
Contains more Carbs +631.7%
Contains more Protein +273.2%
Contains more Water +6348.5%
Contains more Other +12.4%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Fats +248.7%
Contains more Carbs +631.7%
Contains more Protein +273.2%
Contains more Water +6348.5%
Contains more Other +12.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.7%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 2.36g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 18.21g Soybean
Fats 31.28g 8.97g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 8.36g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 172kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 3g Soybean
Fiber 7g 6g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 102mg Soybean
Iron 8.02mg 5.14mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 86mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 245mg Soybean
Potassium 559mg 515mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 1mg Soybean
Zinc 2.01mg 1.15mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.407mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.824mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 7.3µg Soybean
Vitamin A 50IU 9IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.35mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 1.7mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.155mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.285mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.399mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.179mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.234mg Soybean
Folate 54µg Soybean
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg Soybean
Threonine 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 1.355mg Soybean
Lysine 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Soybean
Valine 0.831mg Soybean
Histidine 0.449mg Soybean
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Soybean
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Soybean
Saturated Fat 18.519g 1.297g Soybean
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 1.981g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 5.064g Soybean
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 Soybean
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
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
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.

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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.