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Cocoa butter vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cocoa butter and Spread?

  • Cocoa butter is richer in Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Spread is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cocoa butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 287% higher.
  • Cocoa butter has 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Spread. Cocoa butter has 32.9g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Spread has 7.6g.
  • Spread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Oil, cocoa butter and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Potassium +∞%

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.
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Spread
Contains more Vitamin K +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 37% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin K +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +484.8%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Fats +484.8%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.7%
62% 34% 3%
Saturated Fat: 59.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa butter Spread Opinion
Fats 100g 17.1g Cocoa butter
Calories 884kcal 158kcal Cocoa butter
Potassium 0mg 12mg Spread
Sodium 0mg 755mg Cocoa butter
Vitamin A 0IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin E 1.8mg 1.7mg Cocoa butter
Vitamin K 24.7µg 12.3µg Cocoa butter
Trans Fat 2.45g Cocoa butter
Saturated Fat 59.7g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 32.9g 7.6g Cocoa butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa butter Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
8%
Cocoa butter
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cocoa butter
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 57.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171421/nutrients
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.