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Chocolate vs. Whatchamacallit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate and whatchamacallit

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and phosphorus; however, whatchamacallit has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 101% higher.
  • Whatchamacallit has 7 times less iron than chocolate. Chocolate has 8.02mg of iron, while whatchamacallit has 1.13mg.
  • Chocolate is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +421.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.5%
Contains more IronIron +609.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +756.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +367.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +330%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 13% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
8% 24% 63% 3% 2%
Protein: 8.04 g
Fats: 23.68 g
Carbs: 63.23 g
Water: 3.04 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +32.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.8%
Contains more WaterWater +213.4%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%
~equal in Carbs ~63.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
79% 17% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +152.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.04g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Whatchamacallit DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.12mg 101%
Iron 8.02mg 1.13mg 86%
Manganese 1.419mg 0.33mg 47%
Magnesium 146mg 28mg 28%
Fiber 7g 1.9g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 3.78g 14%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.43mg 14%
Sodium 24mg 299mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.21mg 12%
Fats 31.28g 23.68g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.47mg 11%
Phosphorus 206mg 138mg 10%
Potassium 559mg 303mg 8%
Caffeine 43mg 10mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.11mg 7%
Saturated fat 18.519g 17.04g 7%
Protein 4.88g 8.04g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.37µg 6%
Calcium 56mg 118mg 6%
Choline 25mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.27mg 5%
Folate 18µg 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 38µg 4%
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 4.3µg 3%
Calories 546kcal 494kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.83g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.26mg 1%
Cholesterol 8mg 12mg 1%
Carbs 61.17g 63.23g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 61.33g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 48.86g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.04mg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Whatchamacallit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Chocolate
21%
Whatchamacallit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
32%
Whatchamacallit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
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. Whatchamacallit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168770/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.