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Currant vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Currant and Chocolate?

  • Currant has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin B12, and Potassium than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 102% higher.
  • Currant contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Currants, red and white, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +702%
Contains more Magnesium +1023.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.2%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Zinc +773.9%
Contains more Copper +860.7%
Contains more Manganese +662.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +702%
Contains more Magnesium +1023.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.2%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Zinc +773.9%
Contains more Copper +860.7%
Contains more Manganese +662.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
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 B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +8554.6%
Contains more Protein +248.6%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +343.3%
Contains more Other +161.5%
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 Water +8554.6%
Contains more Protein +248.6%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +343.3%
Contains more Other +161.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33971.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1140.9%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
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 +33971.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1140.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7482%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7482%
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.
Currant 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 Currant Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 1.4g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.2g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 13.8g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 56kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Fructose 3.53g 0g Currant
Sugar 7.37g 47.9g Currant
Fiber 4.3g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 33mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 1mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 13mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 44mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 275mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 1mg 24mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.107mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.186mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.6µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 42IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.025mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.042mg Currant
Folate 8µg Currant
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 11µg 8.1µg Currant
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Currant
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 18.519g Currant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
18%
Currant
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.