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Yogurt vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yogurt and Chocolate different?

  • Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 112% more than Yogurt.
  • Yogurt contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Chocolate. Yogurt contains 0.278mg of Vitamin B2, while Chocolate contains 0.05mg.
  • Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat.

Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%
Contains more Iron +11357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +296.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +286.5%
Contains more Copper +5947.1%
Contains more Manganese +15666.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%
Contains more Iron +11357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +296.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +286.5%
Contains more Copper +5947.1%
Contains more Manganese +15666.7%

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.
Yogurt
7
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Water +8673.2%
Contains more Fats +7920.5%
Contains more Carbs +1599.2%
Contains more Other +136.1%
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 Protein +108.8%
Contains more Water +8673.2%
Contains more Fats +7920.5%
Contains more Carbs +1599.2%
Contains more Other +136.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9000%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9000%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +53.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +53.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 10.19g 4.88g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 3.6g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 59kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 3.24g 47.9g Yogurt
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 110mg 56mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 11mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 135mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 141mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 36mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.52mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.017mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.009mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 9.7µg 3µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.05mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.297mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.042mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.23µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 5mg 8mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g 0.112g Yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.117g 18.519g Yogurt
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Yogurt
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.