Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Raisin vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between Raisin and Chocolate

  • Raisin has more Vitamin B6, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 92% more than Raisin.
  • Chocolate has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Raisin. Raisin has 0.174mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate has 0.042mg.
  • Raisin contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Raisins, seedless and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

Infographic

Raisin vs Chocolate infographic
Infographic link

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 Potassium +34%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Iron +326.6%
Contains more Magnesium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Zinc +813.6%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Contains more Manganese +374.6%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Potassium +34%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Iron +326.6%
Contains more Magnesium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Zinc +813.6%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Contains more Manganese +374.6%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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.
Raisin
7
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.725
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
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 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.725

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Water +1490.7%
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Equal in Other - 1.7
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 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 Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Water +1490.7%
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18605.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2851.4%
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18605.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2851.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +10177.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +10177.8%
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.
Raisin Chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 75.48g 54.17g Raisin
Protein 3.07g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.46g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 79.18g 61.17g Raisin
Calories 299kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 2.7g Raisin
Fructose 29.68g 0g Raisin
Sugar 59.19g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 3.7g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 50mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 1.88mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 32mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 101mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 749mg 559mg Raisin
Sodium 11mg 24mg Raisin
Zinc 0.22mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.318mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.299mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.6µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 2.3mg Raisin
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.025mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.05mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 0.725mg Raisin
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.042mg Raisin
Folate 5µg Raisin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 3.5µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.05mg Raisin
Threonine 0.077mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.057mg Raisin
Leucine 0.096mg Raisin
Lysine 0.084mg Raisin
Methionine 0.021mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Raisin
Valine 0.083mg Raisin
Histidine 0.072mg Raisin
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Raisin
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Raisin
Saturated Fat 0.058g 18.519g Raisin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Raisin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Raisin Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
12%
Raisin
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.461g)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.