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Beef vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef and Cocoa solids

  • Beef has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Cocoa solids has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 410% more.
  • Cocoa solids are lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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.
Beef
Beef
1
:
9
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids
Contains more Selenium +77.6%
Contains more Calcium +884.6%
Contains more Iron +355.9%
Contains more Magnesium +3464.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.4%
Contains more Potassium +333%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Contains more Copper +3805.2%
Contains more Manganese +42533.3%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Cocoa solids
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Selenium +77.6%
Contains more Calcium +884.6%
Contains more Iron +355.9%
Contains more Magnesium +3464.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.4%
Contains more Potassium +333%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Contains more Copper +3805.2%
Contains more Manganese +42533.3%

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.
Beef
Beef
8
:
3
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Cocoa solids
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
2
:
3
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Water +2090.3%
Contains more Fats +109.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2800%
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Cocoa solids
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Water +2090.3%
Contains more Fats +109.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
2
:
1
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.2%
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Cocoa solids
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 27.55g 19.6g Beef
Fats 6.54g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 0g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 169kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 0g 1.75g Beef
Fiber 0g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 13mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 3.04mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 14mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 259mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 352mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 54mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 3.7mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.097mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.009mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 25.4µg 14.3µg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.1mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.241mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 2.185mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.254mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.118mg Beef
Folate 7µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.293mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.776mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.76mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.189mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 0.983mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.202mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.941mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 1.177mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.339mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.375g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 2.595g 8.07g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.44g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Cocoa solids
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
79%
Beef
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.