Chocolate vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chocolate and sugar substitute
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and potassium, while sugar substitute has more calcium.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 113% higher.
- Sugar substitute contains 65 times less manganese than chocolate. Chocolate contains 1.419mg of manganese, while sugar substitute contains 0.022mg.
- The amount of sodium in chocolate is lower.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40.
The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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 | +2333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4912.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14585.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4925% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2475% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6350% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1469.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +271.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +842.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.007mg | 113% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.16mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 84% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 879mg | 82% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.022mg | 61% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 0g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 6mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 8mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0.6g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 24% | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 572mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.04mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 39mg | 15% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 10% | |
| Calories | 546kcal | 347kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 84.77g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 7% | |
| Protein | 4.88g | 2.06g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins