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Cocoa bean vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cocoa bean and mandarin oranges

  • Cocoa bean is richer than mandarin oranges in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 396% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains 199 times more saturated fat than mandarin oranges. Cocoa bean contains 7.76g of saturated fat, while mandarin oranges contain 0.039g.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

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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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3866.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1411.4%
Contains more IronIron +10246.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +8488.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +9000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3540%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9482.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13100%
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%
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 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +538.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2134.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4125.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +337%
Contains more OtherOther +2008.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3054.4%

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
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7216.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +546.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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 Mandarin orange
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Mandarin orange DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.042mg 396%
Iron 15.52mg 0.15mg 192%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.039mg 161%
Fiber 29.8g 1.8g 112%
Magnesium 476mg 12mg 110%
Phosphorus 728mg 20mg 101%
Potassium 2509mg 166mg 69%
Zinc 6.37mg 0.07mg 57%
Saturated fat 7.76g 0.039g 35%
Protein 18.1g 0.81g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.036mg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Selenium 13.2µg 0.1µg 24%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Fats 13.1g 0.31g 20%
Carbs 58.3g 13.34g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.376mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 0.06g 11%
Calories 220kcal 53kcal 8%
Calcium 111mg 37mg 7%
Folate 32µg 16µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.058mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.078mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.065g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 19mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.216mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 11.54g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 10.58g N/A
Choline 11.4mg 10.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Mandarin orange
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
14%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.721g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.