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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 Vitamin K than Sherbet.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 111% higher.
  • Sherbet has less Saturated Fat.

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% 2.8% 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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 A ~50IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 144kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 1.1g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 2g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 2.3mg Sherbet
Net carbs 29.1g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 30.4g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 1mg 8mg Sherbet
Magnesium 8mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 54mg 56mg Chocolate
Potassium 96mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.14mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 24.32g 47.9g Sherbet
Fiber 1.3g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.028mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.48mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 40mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 46mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 46IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 12µg 2µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.011mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 1.5µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.025mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.05mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 4µg Sherbet
Trans Fat 0.112g Sherbet
Choline 7.7mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 1.16g 18.519g Sherbet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

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.