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Macadamia vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macadamia and Chocolate

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, while Chocolate has more Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 118% more than Chocolate.
  • Macadamia contains 48 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. While Macadamia contains 1.195mg of Vitamin B1, Chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Macadamia is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
4
:
6
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Calcium +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Manganese +191.1%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +117.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.3%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.6%
Contains more Copper +36%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Manganese +191.1%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +117.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.3%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.6%
Contains more Copper +36%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206

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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
8
:
3
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +554.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
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 B1 +4680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +554.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +142.2%
Contains more Water +40.2%
Contains more Carbs +342.6%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +142.2%
Contains more Water +40.2%
Contains more Carbs +342.6%
Contains more Other +49.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
3
:
0
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +517.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +517.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +944%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Macadamia
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 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 +944%
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.
Macadamia Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 7.91g 4.88g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 31.28g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 718kcal 546kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g 0g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 47.9g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 7g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 56mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 130mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 188mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 368mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 5mg 24mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.756mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 4.131mg 1.419mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 3µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.54mg
Vitamin C 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.025mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.05mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.725mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.297mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.042mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Macadamia
Trans Fat 0.112g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 18.519g Macadamia
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 9.54g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 1.092g Macadamia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.