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Tart vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tart and chocolate

  • Tart has more vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin A, while chocolate has more copper, iron, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 106% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 19 times less vitamin A than tart. Tart contains 950IU of vitamin A, while chocolate contains 50IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tart is lower.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of tart is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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 SeleniumSelenium +330%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +231.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +747%
Contains more IronIron +134.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1308.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +617.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%

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.
Tart
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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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
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 +14150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +998%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +804.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1925%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.54mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1141.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.3%
Contains more FatsFats +422.2%
Contains more OtherOther +44.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 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 -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tart 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 Tart Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.073mg 1.028mg 106%
Saturated fat 1.393g 18.519g 78%
Manganese 1.419mg 62%
Iron 3.42mg 8.02mg 58%
Fats 5.99g 31.28g 39%
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.05mg 38%
Vitamin A 285µg 2µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.042mg 26%
Folate 100µg 25%
Magnesium 44mg 146mg 24%
Fiber 1.5g 7g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.025mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.725mg 19%
Selenium 12.9µg 3µg 18%
Zinc 0.28mg 2.01mg 16%
Phosphorus 93mg 206mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 9.54g 16%
Sodium 361mg 24mg 15%
Potassium 66mg 559mg 15%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Calories 372kcal 546kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 8.1µg 6%
Carbs 76.8g 61.17g 5%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Protein 3.99g 4.88g 2%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 56mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 1.092g 1%
Net carbs 75.3g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 4.87g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.54mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.