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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +24.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1072.4%
Contains more IronIron +10985.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +19938.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1347.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +538.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33872.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.11mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 CarbsCarbs +32.1%
Contains more WaterWater +214.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.5%
Contains more FatsFats +61.7%
Contains more OtherOther +333.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 -68.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +728.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 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 Caramel Cocoa bean Opinion
Calories 382kcal 220kcal Caramel
Protein 4.6g 18.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 8.1g 13.1g Cocoa bean
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 28.5g Caramel
Carbs 77g 58.3g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 17mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Calcium 138mg 111mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Iron 0.14mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Sugar 65.5g 1.76g Cocoa bean
Fiber 0g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Copper 0.018mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 0.44mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 114mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 245mg 19mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.1mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 1.8µg 13.2µg Cocoa bean
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
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Folate 4µg 32µg Cocoa bean
Choline 8mg 11.4mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 2.476g 7.76g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.42g Caramel
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
15%
Caramel
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 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.