Cocoa bean vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cocoa bean and croissant
- Cocoa bean is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, yet croissant is higher in vitamin B1.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily copper needs 392% more than croissant.
- Cocoa bean contains 30 times more magnesium than croissant. While cocoa bean contains 476mg of magnesium, croissant contains only 16mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Croissants, butter.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2875% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2026.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +664.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4408.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +749.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +593.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1032.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +239% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +240.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +333.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +759.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.607mg | 0.08mg | 392% |
| Iron | 15.52mg | 2.03mg | 169% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 0.33mg | 148% |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 16mg | 110% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 2.6g | 109% |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 105mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 118mg | 70% |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 0.75mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.388mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Protein | 18.1g | 8.2g | 20% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 467mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 7.76g | 11.659g | 18% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 22.7µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 0.241mg | 17% |
| Folate | 32µg | 88µg | 14% |
| Fats | 13.1g | 21g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.861mg | 12% |
| Calories | 220kcal | 406kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.058mg | 5% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 38.8mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 58.3g | 45.8g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 1.094g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 5.525g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 2.188mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.5g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.899g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals