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Cocoa bean vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cocoa bean and black turtle bean

  • Cocoa bean has more copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc; however, black turtle bean has more folate and vitamin B1.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 290% more.
  • Cocoa bean has 33 times more saturated fat than black turtle bean. Cocoa bean has 7.76g of saturated fat, while black turtle bean has 0.232g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw.

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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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 48% 132% 326% 333% 60% 189% 1.2% 130% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +197.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.3%
Contains more IronIron +78.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +273.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%

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% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
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% 4.2% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 0% 14% 333% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1287.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +1355.6%
Contains more OtherOther +116.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more WaterWater +307.4%
~equal in Carbs ~63.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.387 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5528.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.387g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Black turtle bean DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 1mg 290%
Manganese 3.737mg 1mg 119%
Folate 32µg 444µg 103%
Iron 15.52mg 8.7mg 85%
Magnesium 476mg 160mg 75%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.9mg 66%
Fiber 29.8g 15.5g 57%
Phosphorus 728mg 440mg 41%
Zinc 6.37mg 2.2mg 38%
Saturated fat 7.76g 0.232g 34%
Potassium 2509mg 1500mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.193mg 21%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Fats 13.1g 0.9g 19%
Selenium 13.2µg 3.2µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.899mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.286mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 0.078g 11%
Calories 220kcal 339kcal 6%
Protein 18.1g 21.25g 6%
Calcium 111mg 160mg 5%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.6µg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 1.955mg 3%
Carbs 58.3g 63.25g 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 47.75g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 2.12g N/A
Sodium 19mg 9mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.387g 0%
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.894mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 1.697mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 1.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.32mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 1.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.592mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Black turtle bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Cocoa bean
60%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
135%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/nutrients
  2. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.