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Chocolate vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Sun-dried tomato different?

  • Chocolate is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Magnesium, while Sun-dried tomato is higher in Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 83% more than Sun-dried tomato.
  • Chocolate contains 3 times more Manganese than Sun-dried tomato. Chocolate contains 1.419mg of Manganese, while Sun-dried tomato contains 0.466mg.
  • Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated Fat.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types were 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 Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +199.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +157.7%
Contains more Copper +117.3%
Contains more Manganese +204.5%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Equal in Selenium - 3
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 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +199.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +157.7%
Contains more Copper +117.3%
Contains more Manganese +204.5%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Equal in Selenium - 3

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2472%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +672%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +659.5%
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 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2472%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +672%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +659.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +162.2%
Contains more Water +5449.5%
Contains more Other +117.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.06
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +162.2%
Contains more Water +5449.5%
Contains more Other +117.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.663
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.663

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 17.53g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 5.06g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 31.28g 14.08g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 23.33g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 213kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 7g 5.8g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 47mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 2.68mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 81mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 139mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 24mg 266mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.78mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.473mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.466mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 3µg
Vitamin A 50IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Sun-dried tomato
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 18.519g 1.893g Sun-dried tomato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 8.663g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato
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 Sun-dried tomato
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.626g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.