Chocolate vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chocolate and Cocoa solids?
- Cocoa solids are richer than Chocolate in Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium.
- Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 307% more.
- Chocolate has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Cocoa solids. While Chocolate has 18.519g of Saturated Fat, Cocoa solids have only 8.07g.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Iron
+72.8%
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Magnesium
+241.8%
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Phosphorus
+256.3%
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Potassium
+172.6%
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Sodium
-12.5%
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Zinc
+238.8%
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Copper
+268.5%
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Manganese
+170.4%
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Selenium
+376.7%
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+128.6%
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Iron
+72.8%
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Magnesium
+241.8%
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Phosphorus
+256.3%
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Potassium
+172.6%
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Sodium
-12.5%
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Zinc
+238.8%
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Copper
+268.5%
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Manganese
+170.4%
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Selenium
+376.7%
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+440%
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Vitamin B5
+16.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+224%
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Vitamin B1
+212%
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Vitamin B2
+382%
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Vitamin B3
+201.4%
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Vitamin B6
+181%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+440%
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Vitamin B5
+16.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+224%
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Vitamin B1
+212%
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Vitamin B2
+382%
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Vitamin B3
+201.4%
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Vitamin B6
+181%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+128.3%
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Protein
+301.6%
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Water
+209.3%
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Other
+241.2%
Equal in Carbs - 57.9
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
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Fats
+128.3%
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Protein
+301.6%
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Water
+209.3%
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+241.2%
Equal in Carbs - 57.9
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+108.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+148.2%
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Saturated Fat
-56.4%
Saturated Fat:
18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.092 g
Saturated Fat:
8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.44 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+108.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+148.2%
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Saturated Fat
-56.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 54.17g | 20.9g |
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| Protein | 4.88g | 19.6g |
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| Fats | 31.28g | 13.7g |
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| Carbs | 61.17g | 57.9g |
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| Calories | 546kcal | 228kcal |
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| Sugar | 47.9g | 1.75g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 37g |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 128mg |
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 13.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 146mg | 499mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 734mg |
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| Potassium | 559mg | 1524mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 21mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg | 6.81mg |
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 3.788mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg | 3.837mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 14.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 2.185mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.118mg |
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| Folate | 32µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.293mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.76mg |
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| Leucine | 1.189mg |
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| Lysine | 0.983mg |
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| Methionine | 0.202mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg |
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| Valine | 1.177mg |
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| Histidine | 0.339mg |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.519g | 8.07g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.54g | 4.57g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.44g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
339%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.449g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.