Flour vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flour and chocolate
- Flour has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, while chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 98% more than flour.
- Flour contains 31 times more vitamin B1 than chocolate. While flour contains 0.785mg of vitamin B1, chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in flour is lower.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of flour is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1030% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +563.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +273.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +422.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +613.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +3040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +888% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1128.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3091.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +269.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10865.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.144mg | 1.028mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 18.519g | 83% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.025mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 3µg | 56% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 31.28g | 47% |
| Folate | 183µg | 46% | |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 8.02mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.05mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.725mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 1.419mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 7g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 206mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 559mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 4.88g | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 546kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 1.092g | 5% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 61.17g | 5% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| 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 |
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.364g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals