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Cocoa bean vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cocoa bean and coffee

  • Cocoa bean is higher than coffee in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily copper needs 401% more than coffee.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in coffee is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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%
Coffee
Coffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5020.4%
Contains more IronIron +155100%
Contains more CopperCopper +180250%
Contains more ZincZinc +31750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16147.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%

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%
Coffee
Coffee
0
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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +338.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.254mg
~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
Coffee
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14983.3%
Contains more FatsFats +65400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1559.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3581.1%

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
Coffee
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29166.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

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 Coffee
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Coffee Opinion
Calories 220kcal 1kcal Cocoa bean
Protein 18.1g 0.12g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 0.02g Cocoa bean
Net carbs 28.5g 0g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.3g 0g Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 3mg Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 2mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 49mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 0.01mg Cocoa bean
Sugar 1.76g 0g Coffee
Fiber 29.8g 0g Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.002mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 0.02mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 3mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 2mg Coffee
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.01mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0.023mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 0µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.014mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.076mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.191mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.254mg
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.001mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 2µg Cocoa bean
Choline 11.4mg 2.6mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 0.002g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.015g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.001g Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg 0.001mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.002mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg 0.005mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg 0.001mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.003mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg 0.003mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg 0.002mg Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Coffee
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
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.758g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.