Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe and cocoa solids

  • Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe has less copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium than cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 393% more than candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

Infographic

Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe vs Cocoa solids infographic
Infographic link

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 30% 8.1% 15% 46% 85% 24% 45% 58% 77% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1088.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +374.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +807.1%
Contains more IronIron +1036.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1391.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +682.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +592.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +547%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%

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 0% 13% 51% 0% 34% 10% 50% 32% 18% 1.3% 1% 35% 7.4%
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% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2460%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +447.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +525%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 19% 71%
Protein: 7.57 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 71.24 g
Water: 0.7 g
Other: 1.51 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 FatsFats +38.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23%
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.9%
Contains more WaterWater +328.6%
Contains more OtherOther +284.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 48% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.144 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.558 g
62% 35% 3%
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 -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +935.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe Cocoa solids
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.254mg 3.788mg 393%
Iron 1.22mg 13.86mg 158%
Manganese 0.593mg 3.837mg 141%
Fiber 2.5g 37g 138%
Magnesium 42mg 499mg 109%
Phosphorus 106mg 734mg 90%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Zinc 0.87mg 6.81mg 54%
Potassium 168mg 1524mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.558g 0.44g 27%
Protein 7.57g 19.6g 24%
Selenium 2.6µg 14.3µg 21%
Sodium 445mg 21mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.144g 8.07g 18%
Vitamin E 2.56mg 0.1mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.241mg 15%
Calories 486kcal 228kcal 13%
Calcium 27mg 128mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.064g 4.57g 9%
Fats 18.98g 13.7g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.529mg 0.254mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.078mg 5%
Folate 46µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin A 39µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 71.24g 57.9g 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.118mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.646mg 2.185mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.5µg 2%
Net carbs 68.74g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 51.33g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Choline 13.5mg 12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe Cocoa solids
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe 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. Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169586/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.