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Black turtle bean vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between black turtle bean and cocoa bean

  • Black turtle bean has more folate and vitamin B1; however, cocoa bean has more copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 290% more.
  • Black turtle bean has 14 times more folate than cocoa bean. Black turtle bean has 444µg of folate, while cocoa bean has 32µg.
  • Black turtle bean is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 48% 132% 326% 333% 60% 189% 1.2% 130% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +197.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.3%
Contains more IronIron +78.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +273.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.5%

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.
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% 4.2% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 0% 14% 333% 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% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.8%
~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
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
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 ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more WaterWater +307.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1355.6%
Contains more OtherOther +116.7%
~equal in Carbs ~58.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.387 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5528.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.42g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black turtle bean Cocoa bean DV% diff.
Copper 1mg 3.607mg 290%
Manganese 1mg 3.737mg 119%
Folate 444µg 32µg 103%
Iron 8.7mg 15.52mg 85%
Magnesium 160mg 476mg 75%
Vitamin B1 0.9mg 0.11mg 66%
Fiber 15.5g 29.8g 57%
Phosphorus 440mg 728mg 41%
Zinc 2.2mg 6.37mg 38%
Saturated fat 0.232g 7.76g 34%
Potassium 1500mg 2509mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.46mg 21%
Caffeine 0mg 78mg 20%
Fats 0.9g 13.1g 19%
Selenium 3.2µg 13.2µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.899mg 0.254mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.118mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.078g 4.39g 11%
Calories 339kcal 220kcal 6%
Protein 21.25g 18.1g 6%
Calcium 160mg 111mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 2.4µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.955mg 2.4mg 3%
Carbs 63.25g 58.3g 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 47.75g 28.5g N/A
Sugar 2.12g 1.76g N/A
Sodium 9mg 19mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387g 0.42g 0%
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 0.894mg 0.716mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.701mg 0%
Leucine 1.697mg 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 1.459mg 0.907mg 0%
Methionine 0.32mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 1.112mg 1.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.312mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle bean Cocoa bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
60%
Black turtle bean
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Black turtle bean
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.