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Fruit salad vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruit salad and white chocolate

  • Fruit salad has more vitamin A and manganese; however, white chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • White chocolate covers your daily saturated fat needs 97% more than fruit salad.
  • White chocolate has 20 times less vitamin A than fruit salad. Fruit salad has 600IU of vitamin A, while white chocolate has 30IU.
  • Fruit salad contains less saturated fat.
  • Fruit salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruit salad is 54, while the glycemic index of white chocolate is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 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 less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1787.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1709.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1157.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.24mg

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 +560%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1047.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 +6526.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1051%
Contains more FatsFats +106866.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +353.9%
Contains more OtherOther +476.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +181840%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9109.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit salad 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 Fruit salad White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.004g 19.412g 88%
Fats 0.03g 32.09g 49%
Calories 50kcal 539kcal 24%
Phosphorus 14mg 176mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 9.097g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.282mg 21%
Calcium 11mg 199mg 19%
Carbs 13.05g 59.24g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.608mg 11%
Protein 0.51g 5.87g 11%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 1.013g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 6%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.008mg 6%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.74mg 5%
Potassium 116mg 286mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Sodium 5mg 90mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.063mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0.2g 3%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin A 30µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 0.745mg 2%
Copper 0.05mg 0.06mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 12mg 1%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 12.05g 59.04g N/A
Iron 0.25mg 0.24mg 0%
Sugar 59g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
3%
Fruit salad
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
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 - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad 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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.