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Plum vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Plum and Chocolate

  • Plum contains less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 108% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Plum is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Plums, raw 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.
Plum
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1985.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256.1%
Contains more IronIron +4617.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1703.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1910%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1187.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2628.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Plum
5
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 32% 21% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +590%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
1
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 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 WaterWater +8892.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +597.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11071.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +435.6%
Contains more OtherOther +359.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
1
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7019.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2381.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
4
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2845.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plum Chocolate Opinion
Calories 46kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 0.7g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.28g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 9.5mg Plum
Net carbs 10.02g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 11.42g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Plum
Magnesium 7mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 6mg 56mg Chocolate
Potassium 157mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.17mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 9.92g 47.9g Plum
Fiber 1.4g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.057mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.1mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 16mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 0mg 24mg Plum
Vitamin A 345IU 50IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 2µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.052mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.025mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 6.4µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 5µg Plum
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Plum
Choline 1.9mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g 18.519g Plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 1.092g Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Fructose 3.07g 0g Plum
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plum 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
9%
Plum
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.

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