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Cocoa solids vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cocoa solids and Soybean

  • Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Soybean is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 376% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 6 times more Saturated Fat than Soybean. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Soybean contains 1.297g.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +25.5%
Contains more Iron +169.6%
Contains more Magnesium +480.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.6%
Contains more Potassium +195.9%
Contains more Zinc +492.2%
Contains more Copper +830.7%
Contains more Manganese +365.7%
Contains more Selenium +95.9%
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 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +169.6%
Contains more Magnesium +480.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.6%
Contains more Potassium +195.9%
Contains more Zinc +492.2%
Contains more Copper +830.7%
Contains more Manganese +365.7%
Contains more Selenium +95.9%
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 B3 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +668%
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 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +668%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Carbs +592.6%
Contains more Other +203.7%
Contains more Water +1985%
Equal in Protein - 18.21
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Carbs +592.6%
Contains more Other +203.7%
Contains more Water +1985%
Equal in Protein - 18.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050.9%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 2.36g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 18.21g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 8.97g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 8.36g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 172kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 3g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 6g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 102mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 5.14mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 86mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 245mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 515mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 1mg Soybean
Zinc 6.81mg 1.15mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.407mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.824mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 7.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.35mg Soybean
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.155mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.285mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.399mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.179mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.234mg Soybean
Folate 32µg 54µg Soybean
Vitamin K 2.5µg 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.242mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.723mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 1.189mg 1.355mg Soybean
Lysine 0.983mg 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.202mg 0.224mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.869mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.831mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.449mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 8.07g 1.297g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 1.981g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 5.064g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Soybean
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
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.