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Sorghum syrup vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sorghum syrup and Chocolate?

  • Sorghum syrup is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, yet Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 100% more.
  • Sorghum syrup has 16 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate. While Sorghum syrup has 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, Chocolate has only 0.042mg.

We used Syrups, sorghum and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types 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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
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 +167.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46%
Contains more IronIron +111.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +690.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +390.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.5%
~equal in Manganese ~1.419mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1495.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 CarbsCarbs +22.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2240.2%
Contains more OtherOther +41.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Chocolate Opinion
Calories 290kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 0g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0g 31.28g Chocolate
Net carbs 74.9g 54.17g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 61.17g Sorghum syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 150mg 56mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 559mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 74.9g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.13mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.41mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 56mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 8mg 24mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.53mg 1.419mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.025mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.05mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.297mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.042mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Sorghum syrup
Choline 13.3mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 18.519g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
21%
Sorghum syrup
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.