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Chocolate vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate and Vegetable?

  • Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Vegetable is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 105% higher.
  • Chocolate has 597 times more Saturated Fat than Vegetable. Chocolate has 18.519g of Saturated Fat, while Vegetable has 0.031g.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +124%
Contains more Iron +878%
Contains more Magnesium +563.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.9%
Contains more Potassium +230.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Zinc +310.2%
Contains more Copper +1138.6%
Contains more Manganese +274.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%
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 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Contains more Calcium +124%
Contains more Iron +878%
Contains more Magnesium +563.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.9%
Contains more Potassium +230.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Zinc +310.2%
Contains more Copper +1138.6%
Contains more Manganese +274.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8454%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +190.1%
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 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8454%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +190.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.6%
Contains more Fats +20753.3%
Contains more Carbs +367.3%
Contains more Other +153.7%
Contains more Water +8480.4%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Protein +70.6%
Contains more Fats +20753.3%
Contains more Carbs +367.3%
Contains more Other +153.7%
Contains more Water +8480.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1416.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1416.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Vegetable Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 8.69g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 2.86g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.15g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 13.09g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 65kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 3.12g Vegetable
Fiber 7g 4.4g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 25mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.82mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 22mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 51mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 169mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 35mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.49mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.083mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.379mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 4277IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 214µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.38mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 3.2mg Vegetable
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.071mg Vegetable
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.12mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.851mg Vegetable
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.151mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.074mg Vegetable
Folate 19µg Vegetable
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg Vegetable
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Vegetable
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Vegetable
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.031g Vegetable
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.01g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.072g 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 Vegetable
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
36%
Vegetable
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
19%
Vegetable

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.488g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.