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Beef Liver vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef Liver and Cocoa solids

  • Beef Liver has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, while Cocoa solids has more Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2941% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cocoa solids are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Copper +277.1%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
Contains more Calcium +2033.3%
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2276.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains more Potassium +333%
Contains less Sodium -73.4%
Contains more Zinc +28.5%
Contains more Manganese +977.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Copper +277.1%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
Contains more Calcium +2033.3%
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2276.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains more Potassium +333%
Contains less Sodium -73.4%
Contains more Zinc +28.5%
Contains more Manganese +977.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1321.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +702.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2699.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +761.9%
Contains more Folate +690.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1321.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +702.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2699.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +761.9%
Contains more Folate +690.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Water +1860.3%
Contains more Fats +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +1028.7%
Contains more Other +237.2%
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 Protein +48.4%
Contains more Water +1860.3%
Contains more Fats +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +1028.7%
Contains more Other +237.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +306.6%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +306.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 29.08g 19.6g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 5.13g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 191kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 0g 1.75g Beef Liver
Fiber 0g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 6mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 6.54mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 21mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 497mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 352mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 79mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 5.3mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 14.283mg 3.788mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 36.1µg 14.3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.1mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.078mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.241mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 2.185mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.254mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.118mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 32µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 2.5µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.293mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.776mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.76mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.189mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 0.983mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.202mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.941mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.177mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.339mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.365g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 2.947g 8.07g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.44g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Cocoa solids
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
1067%
Beef Liver
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 396mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.

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