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Payday vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Payday and Chocolate

  • Payday has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E , however, Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 78% more than Payday.
  • Chocolate contains 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Payday. Payday contains 7.166mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate contains 0.725mg.
  • Chocolate has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, HERSHEYS, PAYDAY Bar 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.
Contains more Calcium +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +70%
Contains more Iron +317.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +216.3%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 72% 65% 85% 64% 31% 43% 109% 119% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +70%
Contains more Iron +317.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +216.3%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
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.
Payday
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +888.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +459.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 50% 0% 0% 21% 27% 135% 32% 55% 39% 3% 0%
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 E +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +888.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +459.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +175.4%
Contains more Water +618.6%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Equal in Other - 1.7
13% 25% 53% 7% 2%
Protein: 13.44 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 52.88 g
Water: 6.97 g
Other: 1.71 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 Protein +175.4%
Contains more Water +618.6%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.6%
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: 4.806 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.467 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.691 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 2.19 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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.
Payday Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Payday Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 49.08g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 13.44g 4.88g Payday
Fats 25g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 52.88g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 490kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 2.19g Payday
Sugar 40.32g 47.9g Payday
Fiber 3.8g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 94mg 56mg Payday
Iron 1.92mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 90mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 197mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 725mg 559mg Payday
Sodium 231mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 1.57mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.325mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.912mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 5.1µg 3µg Payday
Vitamin A 1IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 2.47mg 0.54mg Payday
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.025mg Payday
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.05mg Payday
Vitamin B3 7.166mg 0.725mg Payday
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.297mg Payday
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.042mg Payday
Folate 51µg Payday
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.133mg Payday
Threonine 0.457mg Payday
Isoleucine 0.486mg Payday
Leucine 0.879mg Payday
Lysine 0.515mg Payday
Methionine 0.166mg Payday
Phenylalanine 0.687mg Payday
Valine 0.565mg Payday
Histidine 0.337mg Payday
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Payday
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Payday
Saturated Fat 4.806g 18.519g Payday
Omega-3 - EPA 0.023g 0.001g Payday
Monounsaturated Fat 12.467g 9.54g Payday
Polyunsaturated fat 4.691g 1.092g Payday
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Payday
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Payday 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
30%
Payday
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Payday
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Payday
Payday is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Payday
Payday is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Payday
Payday is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.713g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Payday
Payday is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Payday
Payday is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Payday
Payday is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Payday - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170680/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.