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Cocoa bean vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cocoa bean and buttermilk

  • Cocoa bean is richer than buttermilk in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 400% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1561.6%
Contains more IronIron +30940%
Contains more CopperCopper +32690.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1416.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +718%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +560%
~equal in Calcium ~116mg

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.275mg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +446.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1388.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1117.1%
Contains more OtherOther +776.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3238.1%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1628.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1172.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%

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 Buttermilk
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 Buttermilk DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.011mg 400%
Iron 15.52mg 0.05mg 193%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.002mg 162%
Fiber 29.8g 0g 119%
Magnesium 476mg 11mg 111%
Phosphorus 728mg 89mg 91%
Potassium 2509mg 151mg 69%
Zinc 6.37mg 0.42mg 54%
Saturated fat 7.76g 0.548g 33%
Protein 18.1g 3.31g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.154mg 24%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Selenium 13.2µg 2µg 20%
Fats 13.1g 0.88g 19%
Carbs 58.3g 4.79g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.058mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 0.254g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Calories 220kcal 40kcal 9%
Folate 32µg 5µg 7%
Sodium 19mg 190mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.034mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.034mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.033g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 17.7mg 1%
Calcium 111mg 116mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.76g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.275mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.171mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
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 Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.