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Cocoa bean vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cocoa bean and Caramel

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Selenium in Cocoa bean is higher than in Caramel.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily Copper needs 399% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1072.4%
Contains more IronIron +10985.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +19938.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1347.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +538.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33872.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.3%

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.103mg

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.5%
Contains more FatsFats +61.7%
Contains more OtherOther +333.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.1%
Contains more WaterWater +214.8%

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% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +184.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +728.1%

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 Caramel
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 Caramel Opinion
Calories 220kcal 382kcal Caramel
Protein 18.1g 4.6g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 8.1g Cocoa bean
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 28.5g 77g Caramel
Carbs 58.3g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 17mg Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 2509mg 214mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 0.14mg Cocoa bean
Sugar 1.76g 65.5g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 0g Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.018mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 0.44mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 114mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 245mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.46mg Caramel
Manganese 3.737mg 0.011mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 1.8µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.103mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.256mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.148mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.056mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.8µg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 4µg Cocoa bean
Choline 11.4mg 8mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 1.542g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 3.478g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.06mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg 0.192mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.258mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg 0.417mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg 0.338mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg 0.107mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.205mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg 0.285mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg 0.115mg Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Caramel
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
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.284g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.