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Cocoa solids vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cocoa solids and Beef

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

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

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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 solids
Cocoa solids
9
:
1
Beef
Beef
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%
Contains more Selenium +77.6%
Cocoa solids
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
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%
Contains more Selenium +77.6%

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 solids
Cocoa solids
3
:
8
Beef
Beef
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.3%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
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%
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%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.3%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa solids Beef
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 Cocoa solids Beef Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 0g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 27.55g Beef
Fats 13.7g 6.54g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 0g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 169kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 0g Beef
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 13mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 3.04mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 14mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 259mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 352mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 54mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 3.7mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.097mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.009mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.074mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 32µg 7µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.6µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.776mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.76mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.189mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 0.983mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.202mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.177mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.339mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.375g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 2.734g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.532g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Beef
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
16%
Cocoa solids
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
55%
Beef

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