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Espresso vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between espresso and white chocolate?

  • Espresso is higher in vitamin B3 and magnesium, yet white chocolate is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin K.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 97% more.
  • Espresso has 7 times more vitamin B3 than white chocolate. While espresso has 5.207mg of vitamin B3, white chocolate has only 0.745mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in espresso is lower.
  • The glycemic index of espresso is lower.

We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Candies, white chocolate 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +525%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.7%
Contains more IronIron +84.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +1380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2414.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +598.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9000%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +1034.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 +7423.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4791.7%
Contains more FatsFats +17727.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3447.3%
Contains more OtherOther +552.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1001.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Espresso White chocolate
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 Espresso White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.092g 19.412g 88%
Caffeine 212mg 0mg 53%
Fats 0.18g 32.09g 49%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0.745mg 28%
Calories 9kcal 539kcal 27%
Phosphorus 7mg 176mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.097g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Calcium 2mg 199mg 20%
Carbs 1.67g 59.24g 19%
Magnesium 80mg 12mg 16%
Protein 0.12g 5.87g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.608mg 12%
Selenium 0µg 4.5µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.282mg 8%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9.1µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.013g 6%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.74mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.96mg 6%
Potassium 115mg 286mg 5%
Choline 2.6mg 29.5mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.063mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.056mg 4%
Sodium 14mg 90mg 3%
Folate 1µg 7µg 2%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.008mg 2%
Copper 0.05mg 0.06mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Iron 0.13mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 1.67g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 59g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso 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
11%
Espresso
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso
Espresso is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.