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Cocoa bean vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cocoa bean and Mackerel?

  • Cocoa bean is richer in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains less Sodium.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Fish, mackerel, salted types in this comparison.

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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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
9
:
1
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +68.2%
Contains more Iron +1008.6%
Contains more Magnesium +693.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.6%
Contains more Potassium +382.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +479.1%
Contains more Copper +3507%
Contains more Selenium +456.1%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +68.2%
Contains more Iron +1008.6%
Contains more Magnesium +693.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.6%
Contains more Potassium +382.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +479.1%
Contains more Copper +3507%
Contains more Selenium +456.1%

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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
4
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2280%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2280%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
1
:
4
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +91.6%
Contains more Water +1492.6%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.5
Cocoa bean
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
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +91.6%
Contains more Water +1492.6%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
0
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1378.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.148
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1378.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.148

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 0g Cocoa bean
Protein 18.1g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 13.1g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 58.3g 0g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Sugar 1.76g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 29.8g 0g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 66mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 1.4mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 60mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 254mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 520mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 4450mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 1.1mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.02mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.19mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 32µg 15µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.4µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 7.148g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
21%
Cocoa bean
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.612g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4431mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.