Spread vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between spread and chocolate?
- Spread is higher in vitamin E and polyunsaturated fat, yet chocolate is higher in phosphorus, fiber, potassium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 81% more.
- Spread has 31 times more sodium than chocolate. While spread has 755mg of sodium, chocolate has only 24mg.
- The glycemic index of spread is lower.
We used Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4558.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8878% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +214.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +51.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +8233% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +264.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 158kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 17.1g | 31.28g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 12mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 7g |
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| Copper | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 755mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4489IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.3µg | 8.1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.45g | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.22g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 7.6g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.98g | 1.092g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
26%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.