Donut vs Dark chocolate
Overall, Dark chocolate has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Donut | Dark chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 481 kcal | 614 kcal |
| Fat | 28 g | 52 g |
| Saturated fat | 14.7 g | 32 g |
| Sugars | 23.1 g | 7.8 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | — | 13 g |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 12 g |
| Additives | 7 | 0 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Donut has 22% fewer calories (481 kcal vs 614 kcal).
- Donut has 46% less fat (28 g vs 52 g).
- Donut has 54% less saturated fat (14.7 g vs 32 g).
- Dark chocolate has 66% less sugar (7.8 g vs 23.1 g).
- Dark chocolate has 92% less salt (0.1 g vs 0.6 g).
- Dark chocolate has 58% more protein (12 g vs 5.1 g).
- Dark chocolate has the better Nutri-Score.
- Dark chocolate is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Donut lists: Eggs, Gluten, Milk.
Ingredients
Donut
wheat flour, vegetable fats (palm, coconut, (in variable proportion)), sugar, small pieces of oreo cocoa biscuits (flour wheat: sugar, vegetable oils (palm, palm): lean cocoa powder, syrup glucose-fructose, wheat starch, baking powder: potassium carbonates, ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates, salt, emulsifier: lecithin soy, sunflower lecithin, flavour (vanillin)), water, vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed: lactose, lean cocoa powder (1,4%), yeast, emulsifier: mono - and fatty acid diglycerides, lecithin, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, whole milk, rye flour, dextrose, glucose syrup, salt, baking powder: diphosphates, sodium carbonates, color: titanium dioxide, flavor (contains milk), thickener: xanthan gum), may contain traces of: egg, nuts,
Dark chocolate
Pasta di cacao (prodotta in Italia con cacao proveniente dal Perù), burro di cacao, cacao magro in polvere, zucchero, estratto di vaniglia.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Donut or Dark chocolate?
Overall, Dark chocolate has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Donut has fewer calories: 481 kcal versus 614 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Dark chocolate has less sugar: 7.8 g versus 23.1 g per 100 g.