Cocoa bean vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cocoa bean and dates
- Dates have less copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B2 than cocoa bean.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily need for copper, 378% more than dates.
- Cocoa bean has 243 times more saturated fat than dates. While cocoa bean has 7.76g of saturated fat, dates have only 0.032g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Dates, deglet noor.
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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 | +1007% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +282.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1421.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1651% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2096.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1074.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1326.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +340% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +597% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
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:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +638.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3259% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +387.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +660.4% |
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
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.019 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12094.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2110.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.607mg | 0.206mg | 378% |
| Iron | 15.52mg | 1.02mg | 181% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 0.262mg | 151% |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 43mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 62mg | 95% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 8g | 87% |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 656mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 0.29mg | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 7.76g | 0.032g | 35% |
| Protein | 18.1g | 2.45g | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 0.066mg | 30% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Fats | 13.1g | 0.39g | 20% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 3µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 0.036g | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 39mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 1.274mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.589mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 58.3g | 75.03g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.052mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.165mg | 4% |
| Calories | 220kcal | 282kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 0.019g | 3% |
| Folate | 32µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 6.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.5g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
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
20%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.728g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.