Chocolate vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate and white chocolate different?
- Chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and potassium; however, white chocolate is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 108% higher.
- Chocolate contains 177 times more manganese than white chocolate. While chocolate contains 1.419mg of manganese, white chocolate contains only 0.008mg.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than white chocolate (41).
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, white chocolate are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3241.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1613.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17637.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +255.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +464% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +143.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.3% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34% |
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Fats
~32.09g
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Carbs
~59.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
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Saturated fat
~19.412g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.097g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.013g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.06mg | 108% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.24mg | 97% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.008mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 12mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0.2g | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.282mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.56µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 199mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.74mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 286mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.608mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 176mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 19.412g | 4% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.96mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 4.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 5.87g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 1.013g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 59.24g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 9.097g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 32.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 9.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 539kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 59g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals