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Cocoa solids vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cocoa solids and Spearmint

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Iron, however, Spearmint is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 394% more than Spearmint.
  • Spearmint has 42 times less Saturated Fat than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids have 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Spearmint has 0.191g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spearmint, fresh.

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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 +16.8%
Contains more Magnesium +692.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1123.3%
Contains more Potassium +232.8%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +524.8%
Contains more Copper +1478.3%
Contains more Manganese +243.2%
Contains more Calcium +55.5%
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 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Magnesium +692.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1123.3%
Contains more Potassium +232.8%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +524.8%
Contains more Copper +1478.3%
Contains more Manganese +243.2%
Contains more Calcium +55.5%

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 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +228.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.25
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 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +228.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +495.7%
Contains more Fats +1776.7%
Contains more Carbs +588.5%
Contains more Other +187.1%
Contains more Water +2751.7%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more Protein +495.7%
Contains more Fats +1776.7%
Contains more Carbs +588.5%
Contains more Other +187.1%
Contains more Water +2751.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Spearmint Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 1.61g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 3.29g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.73g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 8.41g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 44kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Spearmint
Fiber 37g 6.8g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 199mg Spearmint
Iron 13.86mg 11.87mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 63mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 60mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 458mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 30mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 1.09mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.24mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 1.118mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 4054IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Spearmint
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 13.3mg Spearmint
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.078mg
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.175mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.948mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.25mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.158mg Spearmint
Folate 32µg 105µg Spearmint
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.05mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.135mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.135mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.247mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.141mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.046mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.168mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.164mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.066mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.191g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.025g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.394g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Spearmint
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
41%
Spearmint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
88%
Spearmint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.