Cocoa bean vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between cocoa bean and dove milk chocolate
- Cocoa bean has more iron and fiber; however, dove milk chocolate is richer in vitamin A.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily iron needs 180% more than dove milk chocolate.
- Dove milk chocolate has 12 times less fiber than cocoa bean. Cocoa bean has 29.8g of fiber, while dove milk chocolate has 2.4g.
- Cocoa bean contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1298.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
Protein:
5.94 g
Fats:
31.72 g
Carbs:
59.78 g
Water:
1.61 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +204.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +721.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~59.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 3.607mg | 401% | |
| Iron | 15.52mg | 1.11mg | 180% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 162% | |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 113% | |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 2.4g | 110% |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 74% | |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 58% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.76g | 19.24g | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 35% | |
| Fats | 13.1g | 31.72g | 29% |
| Protein | 18.1g | 5.94g | 24% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 24% | |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 20% | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 546kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 32µg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 160mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 3% | |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 19mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 28.5g | 57.38g | N/A |
| Carbs | 58.3g | 59.78g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.76g | 55.45g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.246g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
20%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Dove milk chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins