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Dough vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dough and Chocolate

  • Dough has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 97% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 28 times less Vitamin B1 than Dough. Dough contains 0.71mg of Vitamin B1, while Chocolate contains 0.025mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
Dough
1
:
9
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Selenium +853.3%
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Magnesium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.2%
Contains more Potassium +377.8%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Copper +576.3%
Contains more Manganese +145.9%
Equal in Calcium - 56
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Selenium +853.3%
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Magnesium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.2%
Contains more Potassium +377.8%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Copper +576.3%
Contains more Manganese +145.9%
Equal in Calcium - 56

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.
Dough
Dough
8
:
4
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +754%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +564.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1057.1%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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 B1 +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +754%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +564.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1057.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +120.3%
Contains more Water +3302.1%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Fats +1192.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 Protein +120.3%
Contains more Water +3302.1%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Fats +1192.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
1
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2535.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2535.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
4
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Dough
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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.
Dough Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 10.75g 4.88g Dough
Fats 2.42g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 51.88g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 272kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 0g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 47.9g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 52mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 3.91mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 32mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 117mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 602mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 1.04mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.152mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.577mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 28.6µg 3µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.025mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.05mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 0.725mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.297mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.042mg Dough
Folate 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0.7µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.112g Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 18.519g Dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
43%
Dough
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.