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Sherbet vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sherbet and chocolate different?

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, potassium, and caffeine than sherbet.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 111% higher.
  • Sherbet has less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than sherbet (59).

Sherbet, orange and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.

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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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +482.3%
Contains more IronIron +5628.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3571.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +318.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Calcium ~56mg

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1050.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.025mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 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 +6714.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +343.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1464%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.2%
Contains more OtherOther +325%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 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 -93.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1265%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.028mg 1.028mg 111%
Iron 0.14mg 8.02mg 99%
Saturated fat 1.16g 18.519g 79%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.419mg 61%
Fats 2g 31.28g 45%
Magnesium 8mg 146mg 33%
Phosphorus 40mg 206mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 9.54g 23%
Fiber 1.3g 7g 23%
Calories 144kcal 546kcal 20%
Potassium 96mg 559mg 14%
Zinc 0.48mg 2.01mg 14%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Carbs 30.4g 61.17g 10%
Protein 1.1g 4.88g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 1.092g 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.23µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.725mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Selenium 1.5µg 3µg 3%
Cholesterol 1mg 8mg 2%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.297mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 2µg 1%
Sodium 46mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 29.1g 54.17g N/A
Calcium 54mg 56mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.025mg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 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
Sherbet 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
6%
Sherbet
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.359g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.