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Avocado vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between avocadoes and cocoa solids

  • Avocadoes have less copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 400% more.
  • Avocadoes are lower in saturated fat.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index than cocoa solids.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1620.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +214.2%
Contains more IronIron +2420%
Contains more CopperCopper +1893.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +964.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1311.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2602.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3475%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1970%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +446.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +740%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2341%
Contains more ProteinProtein +880%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +578.8%
Contains more OtherOther +267.1%
~equal in Fats ~13.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +312.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.19mg 3.788mg 400%
Iron 0.55mg 13.86mg 166%
Manganese 0.142mg 3.837mg 161%
Fiber 6.7g 37g 121%
Magnesium 29mg 499mg 112%
Phosphorus 52mg 734mg 97%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Zinc 0.64mg 6.81mg 56%
Protein 2g 19.6g 35%
Potassium 485mg 1524mg 31%
Saturated fat 2.126g 8.07g 27%
Selenium 0.4µg 14.3µg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.254mg 23%
Carbs 8.53g 57.9g 16%
Vitamin K 21µg 2.5µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 4.57g 13%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.1mg 13%
Calcium 12mg 128mg 12%
Folate 81µg 32µg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.118mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.44g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.241mg 9%
Calories 160kcal 228kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.185mg 3%
Fats 14.66g 13.7g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 7mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.078mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 0.66g 1.75g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Choline 14.2mg 12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.339mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Cocoa solids
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Avocado
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.944g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.