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Balsamic vinegar vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between balsamic vinegar and cocoa solids

  • Cocoa solids are richer than balsamic vinegar in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 418% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 9 times more sugar than cocoa solids. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while cocoa solids contain 1.75g.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index than balsamic vinegar.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic 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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +4058.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +374.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1260.7%
Contains more IronIron +1825%
Contains more CopperCopper +14469.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +8412.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3763.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2829%
~equal in Sodium ~21mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 +2448.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3900%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +240%
~equal in Other ~5.8g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.026mg 3.788mg 418%
Iron 0.72mg 13.86mg 164%
Manganese 0.131mg 3.837mg 161%
Fiber 37g 148%
Magnesium 12mg 499mg 116%
Phosphorus 19mg 734mg 102%
Zinc 0.08mg 6.81mg 61%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Potassium 112mg 1524mg 42%
Protein 0.49g 19.6g 38%
Saturated fat 0g 8.07g 37%
Selenium 14.3µg 26%
Fats 0g 13.7g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 14%
Carbs 17.03g 57.9g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 11%
Calcium 27mg 128mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Folate 32µg 8%
Calories 88kcal 228kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3%
Choline 12mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 1.75g N/A
Sodium 23mg 21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.07g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.