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Chili powder spice vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chili powder spice and cocoa solids

  • Chili powder spice is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and vitamin B3, yet cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chili powder spice is 593% higher.
  • Chili powder spice contains 381 times more vitamin E than cocoa solids. Chili powder spice contains 38.14mg of vitamin E, while cocoa solids contain 0.1mg.
  • Cocoa solids contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, chili powder 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 106% 99% 172% 649% 333% 117% 129% 374% 222% 111%
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 CalciumCalcium +157.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28%
Contains more IronIron +24.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +234.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.7%

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 2.3% 494% 763% 0% 63% 217% 218% 53% 483% 0% 264% 21% 36%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38040%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +430.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1674.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4128%
Contains more CholineCholine +454.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 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 WaterWater +258.3%
Contains more OtherOther +103.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.5%
~equal in Fats ~13.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 23% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.462 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.006 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 -69.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1719.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili powder spice Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 1mg 3.788mg 310%
Vitamin E 38.14mg 0.1mg 254%
Vitamin A 1483µg 0µg 165%
Vitamin B6 2.094mg 0.118mg 152%
Sodium 2867mg 21mg 124%
Manganese 1.7mg 3.837mg 93%
Vitamin K 105.7µg 2.5µg 86%
Magnesium 149mg 499mg 83%
Phosphorus 300mg 734mg 62%
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 2.185mg 59%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.241mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.006g 0.44g 50%
Iron 17.3mg 13.86mg 43%
Saturated fat 2.462g 8.07g 25%
Zinc 4.3mg 6.81mg 23%
Calcium 330mg 128mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.078mg 14%
Potassium 1950mg 1524mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.888mg 0.254mg 13%
Protein 13.46g 19.6g 12%
Selenium 20.4µg 14.3µg 11%
Choline 66.5mg 12mg 10%
Fiber 34.8g 37g 9%
Fructose 4.29g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.211g 4.57g 3%
Calories 282kcal 228kcal 3%
Carbs 49.7g 57.9g 3%
Folate 28µg 32µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Fats 14.28g 13.7g 1%
Net carbs 14.9g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 7.19g 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.27mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.36mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.13mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.37mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.54mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.18mg 0.339mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili powder spice Cocoa solids
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
201%
Chili powder spice
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
Chili powder spice
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 2846mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/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.