Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces TVP VS Dark Chocolate 70%

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
TVP	59%	3%	38%
Dark Chocolate 70%	5%	64%	31%

Macro Nutrients

	TVP	Dark Chocolate 70%	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	16% 468kcal	29.2% 848kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.46% 1.4g	62.3% 60.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.44% 0.14g	109% 34.7g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	8.86% 0.14g	3% 0.048g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	3.34% 0.57g	10% 1.73g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	35% 45.4g	50% 65g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	18.6% 13.5g	47% 34g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	0% 0g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 34g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	54.5% 20.7g	40.7% 15.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	127% 71g	19.7% 11g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	TVP	Dark Chocolate 70%	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.31% 2.83μg	0.31% 2.83μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	71% 0.85mg	4% 0.048mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	32.7% 0.43mg	8.5% 0.11mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	17% 2.7mg	9.3% 1.5mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	12% 0.59mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	54.5% 0.71mg	4.14% 0.054mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	106% 425μg	NA	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	NA	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	1.9% 0.28mg	5.58% 0.84mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	4.84% 5.8μg	8.62% 10.3μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	TVP	Dark Chocolate 70%	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	37% 369mg	10.3% 103mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	236% 2.13mg	279% 2.5mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	177% 14mg	211% 17mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	101% 425mg	77% 323mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	247% 5.67mg	120% 2.76mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	144% 1006mg	62.4% 437mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	104% 3544mg	30% 1013mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	56.7% 31μg	17.5% 9.64μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.83% 42.5mg	1.9% 28.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	72% 7.94mg	42.7% 4.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.27% 9.92g	0.052% 1.94g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: TVP VS Dark Chocolate 70% per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of TVP versus 5 oz of Dark Chocolate 70% to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of TVP vs Dark Chocolate 70%:

• 5 ounces of TVP have 17.6 times more Vitamin B1, 3.8 times more Vitamin B2, 1.8 times more Vitamin B3 and 13.2 times more Vitamin B6 than Dark Chocolate 70%.
• While 5 oz of Dark Chocolate, 70-85% Cacao Solids contain 3 times more Vitamin E and 1.8 times more Vitamin K than Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry.
• 5 ounces of TVP have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
• Both Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry as well as Dark Chocolate, 70-85% Cacao Solids have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for TVP vs Dark Chocolate 70%:

• 5 ounces of TVP have 3.6 times more Calcium, 1.3 times more Magnesium, 2.1 times more Manganese, 2.3 times more Phosphorus, 3.5 times more Potassium, 3.2 times more Selenium, 1.5 times more Sodium and 1.7 times more Zinc than Dark Chocolate 70%.
• Both TVP and Dark Chocolate 70% contain similar levels of Copper and Iron per five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of TVP have 2.9 times more Omega 3, 1.3 times more Fiber and 6.4 times more Protein than Dark Chocolate 70%.
• While 5 oz of Dark Chocolate, 70-85% Cacao Solids contain 1.8 times more Energy, 42.6 times more Fat, 245 times more Saturated Fat, 3.1 times more Omega 6, 1.4 times more Carbohydrate and 2.5 times more Sugars than Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry.