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

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Differences between dove milk chocolate and white chocolate

  • White chocolate contains less iron, fiber, and vitamin A than dove milk chocolate.
  • Dove milk chocolate's daily need coverage for iron is 11% higher.
  • White chocolate contains 12 times less fiber than dove milk chocolate. Dove milk chocolate contains 2.4g of fiber, while white chocolate contains 0.2g.
  • The amount of sugar in dove milk chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate and Candies, white chocolate.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more IronIron +362.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.4%

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%
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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +23.8%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
~equal in Protein ~5.87g
~equal in Fats ~32.09g
~equal in Carbs ~59.24g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.412g

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 White chocolate
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dove milk chocolate White chocolate DV% diff.
Phosphorus 176mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 12%
Iron 1.11mg 0.24mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0.2g 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 8%
Potassium 286mg 8%
Zinc 0.74mg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 7%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 6%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 5%
Calcium 160mg 199mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Saturated fat 19.24g 19.412g 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Sodium 63mg 90mg 1%
Cholesterol 18mg 21mg 1%
Fats 31.72g 32.09g 1%
Calories 546kcal 539kcal 0%
Protein 5.94g 5.87g 0%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.5mg 0%
Carbs 59.78g 59.24g 0%
Net carbs 57.38g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 55.45g 59g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Trans fat 0.246g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dove milk chocolate White 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
0%
Dove milk chocolate
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Dove milk chocolate
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.