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Sorghum syrup vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sorghum syrup and Cocoa bean

  • Sorghum syrup has more Vitamin B6, while Cocoa bean has more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 386% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Sorghum syrup. Sorghum syrup contains 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Cocoa bean contains 0.118mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, sorghum and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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.
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup
2
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8
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Iron +308.4%
Contains more Magnesium +376%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +150.9%
Contains more Zinc +1453.7%
Contains more Copper +2674.6%
Contains more Manganese +144.2%
Contains more Selenium +676.5%
Sorghum syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Iron +308.4%
Contains more Magnesium +376%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +150.9%
Contains more Zinc +1453.7%
Contains more Copper +2674.6%
Contains more Manganese +144.2%
Contains more Selenium +676.5%

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.
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup
2
:
6
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.11
Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 2% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Cocoa bean
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% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup
2
:
3
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Water +740.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +225%
Sorghum syrup
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Water +740.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +225%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Cocoa bean Opinion
Net carbs 74.9g 28.5g Sorghum syrup
Protein 0g 18.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 0g 13.1g Cocoa bean
Carbs 74.9g 58.3g Sorghum syrup
Calories 290kcal 220kcal Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 1.76g Cocoa bean
Fiber 0g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Calcium 150mg 111mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 100mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 56mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 1000mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 8mg 19mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.41mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Copper 0.13mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 1.53mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 1.7µg 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.11mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.254mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.118mg Sorghum syrup
Folate 0µg 32µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 0g 7.76g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.42g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup Cocoa bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Sorghum syrup
21%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.14g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/nutrients
  2. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.