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Cocoa solids vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cocoa solids and Paprika

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily need of Copper 342% more than Paprika.
  • Cocoa solids have 3 times more Magnesium than Paprika. While Cocoa solids have 499mg of Magnesium, Paprika has only 178mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spices, paprika.

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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 Magnesium +180.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Contains more Zinc +57.3%
Contains more Copper +431.3%
Contains more Manganese +141.3%
Contains more Selenium +127%
Contains more Calcium +78.9%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
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 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Magnesium +180.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.8%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Contains more Zinc +57.3%
Contains more Copper +431.3%
Contains more Manganese +141.3%
Contains more Selenium +127%
Contains more Calcium +78.9%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%

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.
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Paprika
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1714.4%
Contains more Folate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3112%
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 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1714.4%
Contains more Folate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3112%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Water +274.7%
Contains more Other +33.4%
Equal in Fats - 12.89
Equal in Carbs - 53.99
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Water +274.7%
Contains more Other +33.4%
Equal in Fats - 12.89
Equal in Carbs - 53.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1665%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1665%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 19.09g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 14.14g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 12.89g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 53.99g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 1.75g 10.34g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 34.9g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 13.86mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 499mg 178mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 314mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 21mg 68mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 4.33mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.713mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 1.59mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 6.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.1mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 32µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 2.5µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.07mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.49mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.57mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.92mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.69mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.2mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.61mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.75mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.25mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 1.695g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Paprika
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
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.