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Cocoa solids vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cocoa solids and Pistachio?

  • Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 276% higher.
  • Cocoa solids have 4 times more Magnesium than Pistachio. Cocoa solids have 499mg of Magnesium, while Pistachio has 121mg.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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 more Calcium +21.9%
Contains more Iron +253.6%
Contains more Magnesium +312.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains more Zinc +209.5%
Contains more Copper +191.4%
Contains more Manganese +219.8%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
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 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +21.9%
Contains more Iron +253.6%
Contains more Magnesium +312.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains more Zinc +209.5%
Contains more Copper +191.4%
Contains more Manganese +219.8%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2760%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1340.7%
Contains more Folate +59.4%
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 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2760%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1340.7%
Contains more Folate +59.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +113.1%
Contains more Other +94.6%
Contains more Fats +230.8%
Contains more Water +45.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.16
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +113.1%
Contains more Other +94.6%
Contains more Fats +230.8%
Contains more Water +45.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3168.2%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3168.2%

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 Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 16.57g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 13.7g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 57.9g 27.17g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 1.75g 7.66g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 10.6g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 105mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 3.92mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 121mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 490mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 1025mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 6.81mg 2.2mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 1.3mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 1.2mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 7µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.16mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.3mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 32µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.251mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.684mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.189mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.983mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.202mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.177mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.339mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 8.07g 5.907g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.163g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.