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Rosemary vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between rosemary and chocolate

  • Rosemary has more vitamin A, fiber, calcium, and vitamin B6; however, chocolate is higher in copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, and magnesium.
  • Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 81% more than rosemary.
  • Chocolate contains 58 times less vitamin A than rosemary. Rosemary contains 2924IU of vitamin A, while chocolate contains 50IU.
  • Rosemary has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of rosemary is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Rosemary, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.4%
Contains more IronIron +20.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.8%
~equal in Sodium ~24mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 WaterWater +6886.6%
Contains more OtherOther +38.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more FatsFats +433.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +722.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.301mg 1.028mg 81%
Saturated fat 2.838g 18.519g 71%
Fats 5.86g 31.28g 39%
Fiber 14.1g 7g 28%
Folate 109µg 27%
Calcium 317mg 56mg 26%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.042mg 23%
Calories 131kcal 546kcal 21%
Monounsaturated fat 1.16g 9.54g 21%
Manganese 0.96mg 1.419mg 20%
Phosphorus 66mg 206mg 20%
Iron 6.65mg 8.02mg 17%
Vitamin A 146µg 2µg 16%
Magnesium 91mg 146mg 13%
Carbs 20.7g 61.17g 13%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.297mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Zinc 0.93mg 2.01mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.05mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Protein 3.31g 4.88g 3%
Potassium 668mg 559mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 1.092g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 0.725mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.025mg 1%
Net carbs 6.6g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 47.9g N/A
Sodium 26mg 24mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary Chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Rosemary
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.681g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.