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Butter vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butter and Cocoa solids

  • Butter has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 419% more than Butter.
  • Cocoa solids contain less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Butter, without salt 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 less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +69200%
Contains more Magnesium +24850%
Contains more Phosphorus +2958.3%
Contains more Potassium +6250%
Contains more Zinc +7466.7%
Contains more Copper +23575%
Contains more Manganese +95825%
Contains more Selenium +1330%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +69200%
Contains more Magnesium +24850%
Contains more Phosphorus +2958.3%
Contains more Potassium +6250%
Contains more Zinc +7466.7%
Contains more Copper +23575%
Contains more Manganese +95825%
Contains more Selenium +1330%

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.
Butter
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3833.3%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
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 +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3833.3%
Contains more Folate +966.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +492%
Contains more Water +498%
Contains more Protein +2205.9%
Contains more Carbs +96400%
Contains more Other +14400%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 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 +492%
Contains more Water +498%
Contains more Protein +2205.9%
Contains more Carbs +96400%
Contains more Other +14400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +584.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +584.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 0.85g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 81.11g 13.7g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 717kcal 228kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g 1.75g Butter
Fiber 0g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 24mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 0.02mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 2mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 24mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 24mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 11mg 21mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.016mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.004mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 1µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 2499IU 0IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.1mg Butter
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 3µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg 2.5µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.038mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.083mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.067mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.021mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.057mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.023mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 50.489g 8.07g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 4.57g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.44g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
21%
Butter
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 42.419g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.