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Buttermilk vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between buttermilk and cocoa bean

  • Cocoa bean is richer than buttermilk in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 400% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +4227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1561.6%
Contains more IronIron +30940%
Contains more CopperCopper +32690.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1416.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +718%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +560%
~equal in Calcium ~111mg

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.254mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 WaterWater +3238.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +446.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1388.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1117.1%
Contains more OtherOther +776.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 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 -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1628.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1172.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Cocoa bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.011mg 3.607mg 400%
Iron 0.05mg 15.52mg 193%
Manganese 0.002mg 3.737mg 162%
Fiber 0g 29.8g 119%
Magnesium 11mg 476mg 111%
Phosphorus 89mg 728mg 91%
Potassium 151mg 2509mg 69%
Zinc 0.42mg 6.37mg 54%
Saturated fat 0.548g 7.76g 33%
Protein 3.31g 18.1g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.46mg 24%
Caffeine 0mg 78mg 20%
Selenium 2µg 13.2µg 20%
Fats 0.88g 13.1g 19%
Carbs 4.79g 58.3g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 2.4mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 4.39g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Calories 40kcal 220kcal 9%
Folate 5µg 32µg 7%
Sodium 190mg 19mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.118mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.42g 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.4µg 2%
Choline 17.7mg 11.4mg 1%
Calcium 116mg 111mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 28.5g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 1.76g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.254mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0.716mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.701mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0.907mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 1.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0.312mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Cocoa bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Buttermilk
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.