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Cocoa solids vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cocoa solids and Nutmeg

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Manganese, Potassium, and Selenium in Cocoa solids are higher than in Nutmeg.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 307% more than Nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg has 9 times less Selenium than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids have 14.3µg of Selenium, while Nutmeg has 1.6µg.
  • Cocoa solids contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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 more Iron +355.9%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +244.6%
Contains more Potassium +335.4%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Copper +268.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +793.8%
Contains more Calcium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Iron +355.9%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +244.6%
Contains more Potassium +335.4%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Copper +268.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +793.8%
Contains more Calcium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.8%

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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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +235.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Other +148.9%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Water +107.7%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +235.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Other +148.9%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Water +107.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.7%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 19.6g 5.84g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 57.9g 49.29g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 1.75g 2.99g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 20.8g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 13.86mg 3.04mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 183mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 213mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 350mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 6.81mg 2.15mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 1.027mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 2.9mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 1.6µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.057mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.299mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 32µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 25.94g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 3.22g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.35g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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 solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients
  2. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.