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Cocoa bean vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cocoa bean and biscuits

  • Cocoa bean has more copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc; however, biscuits have more vitamin B1.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 392% more.
  • Cocoa bean has 26 times more magnesium than biscuits. Cocoa bean has 476mg of magnesium, while biscuits have 18mg.
  • Cocoa bean is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2544.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1973.6%
Contains more IronIron +435.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +4298.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1079.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +888.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.7%

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% 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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.7%
Contains more OtherOther +143.8%
Contains more FatsFats +24.4%
Contains more WaterWater +970.4%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +891.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Biscuit DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.082mg 392%
Iron 15.52mg 2.9mg 158%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.378mg 146%
Fiber 29.8g 1.5g 113%
Magnesium 476mg 18mg 109%
Phosphorus 728mg 164mg 81%
Potassium 2509mg 121mg 70%
Zinc 6.37mg 0.54mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 4.163g 25%
Sodium 19mg 580mg 24%
Protein 18.1g 7g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.356mg 21%
Caffeine 78mg 20%
Saturated fat 7.76g 4.324g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.31mg 12%
Calcium 111mg 235mg 12%
Selenium 13.2µg 19.5µg 11%
Calories 220kcal 353kcal 7%
Folate 32µg 61µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 6.93g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.035mg 6%
Fats 13.1g 16.3g 5%
Carbs 58.3g 44.6g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 2.949mg 3%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.285mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 28.5g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Biscuit
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
20%
Cocoa bean
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.436g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.