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Caramel vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel and Cocoa bean

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Selenium in Cocoa bean is higher than in Caramel.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily Copper needs 399% more than Caramel.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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.
Caramel
Caramel
1
:
9
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Calcium +24.3%
Contains more Iron +10985.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +538.6%
Contains more Potassium +1072.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +1347.7%
Contains more Copper +19938.9%
Contains more Manganese +33872.7%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Contains more Calcium +24.3%
Contains more Iron +10985.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +538.6%
Contains more Potassium +1072.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +1347.7%
Contains more Copper +19938.9%
Contains more Manganese +33872.7%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%

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.
Caramel
Caramel
5
:
6
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.11
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Cocoa bean
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% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
3
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Carbs +32.1%
Contains more Water +214.8%
Contains more Protein +293.5%
Contains more Fats +61.7%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Cocoa bean
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 Carbs +32.1%
Contains more Water +214.8%
Contains more Protein +293.5%
Contains more Fats +61.7%
Contains more Other +333.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +728.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.7%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +728.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Cocoa bean
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cocoa bean Opinion
Net carbs 77g 28.5g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 18.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 8.1g 13.1g Cocoa bean
Carbs 77g 58.3g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 220kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 1.76g Cocoa bean
Fiber 0g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Calcium 138mg 111mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 17mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 114mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 214mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 245mg 19mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 0.44mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Copper 0.018mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 0.011mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 1.8µg 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.1mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.11mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.254mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.118mg Cocoa bean
Folate 4µg 32µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.192mg 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 0.417mg 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.338mg 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.107mg 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 0.285mg 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 2.476g 7.76g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.42g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Cocoa bean
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
16%
Caramel
21%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.284g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.