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Chunky bar vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chunky bar and chocolate

  • Chunky bar contains less iron and fiber than chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for iron is 89% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 2 times less calcium than chunky bar. Chunky bar contains 100mg of calcium, while chocolate contains 56mg.
  • The amount of sugar in chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 0% 30% 0% 34% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.6%
Contains more IronIron +791.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 28% 60% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 27.5 g
Carbs: 60 g
Water: 2.9 g
Other: 2.1 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +199%
Contains more OtherOther +23.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13.7%
~equal in Carbs ~61.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chunky bar Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 114%
Iron 0.9mg 8.02mg 89%
Manganese 1.419mg 62%
Magnesium 146mg 35%
Phosphorus 206mg 29%
Saturated fat 12.5g 18.519g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 24%
Zinc 2.01mg 18%
Fiber 2.5g 7g 18%
Potassium 559mg 16%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 10%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 7%
Fats 27.5g 31.28g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 5%
Protein 7.5g 4.88g 5%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Calories 475kcal 546kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Calcium 100mg 56mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 2%
Sodium 38mg 24mg 1%
Cholesterol 10mg 8mg 1%
Carbs 60g 61.17g 0%
Net carbs 57.5g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 52.5g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.16g 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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Chunky bar Chocolate
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
0%
Chunky bar
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Chunky bar
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chunky bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167586/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.