Beef vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between beef and cocoa solids
- Beef has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B6; however, cocoa solids have more copper, manganese, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 410% more.
- Cocoa solids are lower in cholesterol.
- Cocoa solids have a higher glycemic index than beef.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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 SeleniumSelenium | +77.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3464.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +884.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +333% |
| Contains more IronIron | +355.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3805.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +183.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42533.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +466.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +530% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +56.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 3.788mg | 410% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 0µg | 175% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 3.837mg | 166% |
| Fiber | 0g | 37g | 148% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 13.86mg | 135% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 499mg | 115% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 734mg | 68% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 230mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.118mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 1524mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 6.81mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 0mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 8.07g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 2.185mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 14.3µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 0g | 57.9g | 19% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 19.6g | 16% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 128mg | 12% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.241mg | 12% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 13.7g | 11% |
| Folate | 7µg | 32µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 4.57g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.254mg | 5% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 228kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.44g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 20.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.177mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2090.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +109.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2800% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
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 | -67.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.2% |
