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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 +241.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.6%
Contains more IronIron +72.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +224%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +382%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +128.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.6%
Contains more WaterWater +209.3%
Contains more OtherOther +241.2%
~equal in Carbs ~57.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +108.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Chocolate Cocoa solids
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 546kcal 228kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 31.28g 13.7g Chocolate
Net carbs 54.17g 20.9g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 57.9g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 146mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 56mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 559mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Iron 8.02mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 47.9g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 7g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 1.028mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 2.01mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 206mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 24mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.1mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 3µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.254mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.5µg Chocolate
Folate 32µg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.112g Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 18.519g 8.07g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 4.57g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.44g Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.449g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.