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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
Plum
1
:
9
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +4617.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1985.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1187.5%
Contains more Potassium +256.1%
Contains more Zinc +1910%
Contains more Copper +1703.5%
Contains more Manganese +2628.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Plum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +4617.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1985.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1187.5%
Contains more Potassium +256.1%
Contains more Zinc +1910%
Contains more Copper +1703.5%
Contains more Manganese +2628.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
Plum
5
:
7
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +590%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.6%
Plum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Chocolate
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +590%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
Plum
1
:
4
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Water +8892.8%
Contains more Protein +597.1%
Contains more Fats +11071.4%
Contains more Carbs +435.6%
Contains more Other +359.5%
Plum
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Chocolate
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 Water +8892.8%
Contains more Protein +597.1%
Contains more Fats +11071.4%
Contains more Carbs +435.6%
Contains more Other +359.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
Plum
1
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7019.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2381.8%
Plum
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7019.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2381.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
Plum
4
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2845.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Plum
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
Chocolate
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2845.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 10.02g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 0.7g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.28g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 11.42g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 46kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Fructose 3.07g 0g Plum
Sugar 9.92g 47.9g Plum
Fiber 1.4g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 6mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.17mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 7mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 16mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 157mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 0mg 24mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.057mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.052mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 345IU 50IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 2µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 9.5mg Plum
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
Folate 5µg Plum
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 6.4µg 8.1µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Plum
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g 18.519g Plum
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 1.092g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Plum Chocolate
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
9%
Plum
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.