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Cocoa bean vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cocoa bean and Candy bar

  • Cocoa bean has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11760% more than Cocoa bean.
  • Cocoa bean has 16 times more Iron than Candy bar. While Cocoa bean has 15.52mg of Iron, Candy bar has only 0.97mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Candies, peanut bar.

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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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
10
:
0
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +332.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +516.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.7%
Contains more Copper +366%
Contains more Manganese +200.6%
Contains more Selenium +180.9%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +332.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +516.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.7%
Contains more Copper +366%
Contains more Manganese +200.6%
Contains more Selenium +180.9%

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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
3
:
5
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129561%
Contains more Folate +134.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Cocoa bean
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% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Candy bar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129561%
Contains more Folate +134.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
4
:
1
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +23%
Contains more Water +68.8%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Fats +157.3%
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Candy bar
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +23%
Contains more Water +68.8%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Fats +157.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
0
:
3
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2435.7%
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Candy bar
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2435.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 18.1g 15.5g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 58.3g 47.4g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 1.76g 42.22g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 4.1g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 78mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 0.97mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 110mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 308mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 407mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 156mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 3.94mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.774mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 1.243mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 4.7µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin E 0.1mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.14mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 32µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.149mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg 0.52mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.534mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg 0.986mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg 0.545mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg 0.185mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.787mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg 0.638mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 7.76g 4.678g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Candy bar
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
21%
Cocoa bean
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.