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Jackfruit vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jackfruit and chocolate?

  • Jackfruit is richer in vitamin B6, yet chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 106% higher.
  • Jackfruit has 8 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate. Jackfruit has 0.329mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate has 0.042mg.
  • Jackfruit contains less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index than jackfruit.

We used Jackfruit, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this comparison.

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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 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +403.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.8%
Contains more IronIron +3387%
Contains more CopperCopper +1252.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1446.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +881%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3200%

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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +683.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.05mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +7473.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4787.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.1%
Contains more OtherOther +82.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6054.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1061.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 46% 45%
Starch: 1.47 g
Sucrose: 0.42 g
Glucose: 9.48 g
Fructose: 9.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +10911.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jackfruit Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.076mg 1.028mg 106%
Iron 0.23mg 8.02mg 97%
Saturated fat 0.195g 18.519g 83%
Manganese 0.043mg 1.419mg 60%
Fats 0.64g 31.28g 47%
Magnesium 29mg 146mg 28%
Phosphorus 21mg 206mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 9.54g 23%
Calories 95kcal 546kcal 23%
Fiber 1.5g 7g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.042mg 22%
Zinc 0.13mg 2.01mg 17%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 15%
Carbs 23.25g 61.17g 13%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Fructose 9.19g 0g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 1.092g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.025mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Folate 24µg 6%
Protein 1.72g 4.88g 6%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Calcium 24mg 56mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Potassium 448mg 559mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.725mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.297mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.54mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 24mg 1%
Starch 1.47g 1%
Net carbs 21.75g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 19.08g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.05mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.069mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit 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
17%
Jackfruit
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.324g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
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.

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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.