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Chocolate vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate and Whey?

  • Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Whey is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 114% higher.
  • Whey contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
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Whey
Contains more Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +13266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1725%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.8%
Contains more Potassium +247.2%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +1446.2%
Contains more Copper +25600%
Contains more Manganese +141800%
Contains more Selenium +57.9%
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% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +13266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1725%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.8%
Contains more Potassium +247.2%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +1446.2%
Contains more Copper +25600%
Contains more Manganese +141800%
Contains more Selenium +57.9%

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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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +879.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.7%
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% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +879.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Protein +474.1%
Contains more Fats +8588.9%
Contains more Carbs +1090.1%
Contains more Other +220.8%
Contains more Water +9500%
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% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +474.1%
Contains more Fats +8588.9%
Contains more Carbs +1090.1%
Contains more Other +220.8%
Contains more Water +9500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9827.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9827.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Whey
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Whey Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 5.14g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 0.85g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.36g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 5.14g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 27kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 5.14g Whey
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 47mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.06mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 8mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 46mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 161mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 54mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.13mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.004mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.001mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 1.9µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 12IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.074mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.031mg Chocolate
Folate 1µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 8mg 2mg Whey
Trans Fat 0.112g Whey
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.23g Whey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.1g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.011g 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 Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.289g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.