Garlic vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between garlic and chocolate?
- Garlic is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, and manganese, yet chocolate is higher in copper, iron, magnesium, and fiber.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 92% more.
- Garlic has 29 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate. While garlic has 1.235mg of vitamin B6, chocolate has only 0.042mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in garlic is lower.
We used Garlic, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +223.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +373.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +484% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +371.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +243.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2840.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +376.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5939.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6156% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86627.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +338.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.042mg | 92% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 1.028mg | 81% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 8.02mg | 79% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 31.28g | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 35% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 146mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 7g | 20% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 546kcal | 20% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 3µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.025mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 56mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 1.419mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 61.17g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 2.01mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 206mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 1.092g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 559mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 4.88g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.