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Dove milk chocolate vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between dove milk chocolate and toffee?

  • Dove milk chocolate is richer than toffee in iron, calcium, and fiber.
  • Toffee's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in dove milk chocolate is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 48% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 8.2% 0% 0%
Toffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370.6%
Contains more IronIron +3600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%

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.
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 2.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Toffee
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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 0.67% 106% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 g
Toffee
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33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +455.1%
Contains more WaterWater +192.7%
~equal in Fats ~32.75g
~equal in Carbs ~64.72g
~equal in Other ~0.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Toffee
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.565 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.222 g
~equal in Saturated fat ~20.565g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dove milk chocolate Toffee
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dove milk chocolate Toffee DV% diff.
Vitamin A 319µg 35%
Cholesterol 18mg 104mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 8.964g 22%
Iron 1.11mg 0.03mg 14%
Calcium 160mg 34mg 13%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Protein 5.94g 1.07g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 8%
Vitamin E 0.94mg 6%
Saturated fat 19.24g 20.565g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 5%
Phosphorus 32mg 5%
Sodium 63mg 135mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 3%
Potassium 51mg 2%
Carbs 59.78g 64.72g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Fats 31.72g 32.75g 2%
Folate 2µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 1%
Calories 546kcal 560kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Zinc 0.12mg 1%
Magnesium 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 57.38g 64.72g N/A
Sugar 55.45g 63.47g N/A
Copper 0.003mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 0%
Trans fat 0.246g 0.674g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dove milk chocolate Toffee
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
0%
Dove milk chocolate
14%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Dove milk chocolate
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/nutrients
  2. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.