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Cocoa bean vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cocoa bean and beefsteak raw

  • Cocoa bean has more copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium; however, beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily copper needs 392% more than beefsteak raw.
  • Beefsteak raw contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1804%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +569.1%
Contains more IronIron +676%
Contains more CopperCopper +4465.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.4%

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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +144.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2263.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2601.1%

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
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.8%

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 Beefsteak raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.079mg 392%
Iron 15.52mg 2mg 169%
Manganese 3.737mg 162%
Fiber 29.8g 0g 119%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Magnesium 476mg 25mg 107%
Phosphorus 728mg 220mg 73%
Potassium 2509mg 375mg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.543mg 33%
Saturated fat 7.76g 1.875g 27%
Selenium 13.2µg 27.9µg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.182mg 21%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Carbs 58.3g 0g 19%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 5.048mg 17%
Fats 13.1g 5.36g 12%
Calcium 111mg 5mg 11%
Zinc 6.37mg 5.3mg 10%
Folate 32µg 3µg 7%
Protein 18.1g 21.38g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 2.354g 5%
Calories 220kcal 134kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.075mg 3%
Sodium 19mg 55mg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.189g 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 1.76g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Beefsteak raw
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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.885g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.