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Nectarine vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nectarine and Chocolate

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 in Chocolate is higher than in Nectarine.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 105% more than Nectarine.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nectarine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nectarines, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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.
Nectarine
Nectarine
1
:
9
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +2764.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +692.3%
Contains more Potassium +178.1%
Contains more Zinc +1082.4%
Contains more Copper +1095.3%
Contains more Manganese +2527.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Nectarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +2764.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +692.3%
Contains more Potassium +178.1%
Contains more Zinc +1082.4%
Contains more Copper +1095.3%
Contains more Manganese +2527.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Nectarine
Nectarine
7
:
5
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +564%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.2%
Nectarine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +564%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nectarine
Nectarine
1
:
4
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Water +8929.9%
Contains more Protein +360.4%
Contains more Fats +9675%
Contains more Carbs +479.8%
Contains more Other +254.2%
Nectarine
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Chocolate
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 Water +8929.9%
Contains more Protein +360.4%
Contains more Fats +9675%
Contains more Carbs +479.8%
Contains more Other +254.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nectarine
Nectarine
1
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10740.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +866.4%
Nectarine
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10740.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +866.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nectarine
Nectarine
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +849.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Nectarine
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Chocolate
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +849.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nectarine Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Nectarine Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 8.85g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 1.06g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.32g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 10.55g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 44kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g 0g Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g 47.9g Nectarine
Fiber 1.7g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 6mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.28mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 9mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 26mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 201mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 0mg 24mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.17mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.086mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.054mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 332IU 50IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 2µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.54mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 5.4mg Nectarine
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.025mg Nectarine
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.725mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Folate 5µg Nectarine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 2.2µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg Nectarine
Methionine 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Nectarine
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.025g 18.519g Nectarine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nectarine Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Nectarine
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.