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Biscuit vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Biscuit and Cocoa solids

  • Biscuit has more Vitamin B1, while Cocoa solids has more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 412% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 28 times less Sodium than Biscuit. Biscuit contains 580mg of Sodium, while Cocoa solids contain 21mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +83.6%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +377.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2672.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.6%
Contains more Potassium +1159.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +1161.1%
Contains more Copper +4519.5%
Contains more Manganese +915.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Calcium +83.6%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +377.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2672.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.6%
Contains more Potassium +1159.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +1161.1%
Contains more Copper +4519.5%
Contains more Manganese +915.1%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +19%
Contains more Water +863.3%
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Other +81.3%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 Fats +19%
Contains more Water +863.3%
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Other +81.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +846.1%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +846.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 20.9g Biscuit
Protein 7g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 16.3g 13.7g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 353kcal 228kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 1.5g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 235mg 128mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 18mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 164mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 121mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 580mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 0.54mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.082mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.378mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 19.5µg 14.3µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.078mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.241mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.185mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.254mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 61µg 32µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.211mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.514mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.226mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.132mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.313mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.161mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 4.324g 8.07g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 4.57g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.44g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.746g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.