Cocoa bean vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cocoa bean and almonds?
- Cocoa bean is higher in copper, iron, fiber, manganese, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet almonds are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B2.
- Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 286% more.
- Cocoa bean has 4 times more iron than almonds. While cocoa bean has 15.52mg of iron, almonds have only 3.71mg.
We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Nuts, almonds 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +242.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +318.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +249.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25530% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +357% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +281.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +618.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2835.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.607mg | 1.031mg | 286% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 25.63mg | 170% |
| Iron | 15.52mg | 3.71mg | 148% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 12.329g | 79% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 12.5g | 69% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 2.179mg | 68% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 31.551g | 68% |
| Fats | 13.1g | 49.93g | 57% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 1.138mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 733mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 270mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 481mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 3.12mg | 30% |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Calories | 220kcal | 579kcal | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 7.76g | 3.802g | 18% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 4.1µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 269mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 58.3g | 21.55g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.205mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 3.618mg | 8% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 52.1mg | 7% |
| Protein | 18.1g | 21.15g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.471mg | 4% |
| Folate | 32µg | 44µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.5g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | 4.35g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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
20%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
142%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.958g)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)