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Raisinets vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Raisinets and Chocolate

  • Raisinets contain less Iron, and Fiber than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Iron is 85% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 2 times less Calcium than Raisinets. Raisinets contain 85mg of Calcium, while Chocolate contains 56mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, RAISINETS Chocolate Covered Raisins 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 +51.8%
Contains more Iron +568.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 45% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 more Iron +568.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +54%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +54%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Water +559.8%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +84%
Contains more Other +41.7%
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 17 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.2 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 +16.1%
Contains more Water +559.8%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +84%
Contains more Other +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
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Saturated Fat: 11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisinets Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 68.8g 54.17g Raisinets
Protein 4.4g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 17g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 71g 61.17g Raisinets
Calories 422kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 59g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 2.2g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 85mg 56mg Raisinets
Iron 1.2mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 33mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 77IU 50IU Raisinets
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 1.6mg Raisinets
Vitamin B1 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 11mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.112g Raisinets
Saturated Fat 11g 18.519g Raisinets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 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
Raisinets 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
1%
Raisinets
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Raisinets
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisinets
Raisinets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisinets
Raisinets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisinets
Raisinets is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Raisinets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169587/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.