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Cocoa bean vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cocoa bean and Maple sugar?

  • Cocoa bean is richer in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, yet Maple sugar is richer in Manganese.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 390% higher.
  • Maple sugar contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Sugars, maple 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.
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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2405.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +815.7%
Contains more IronIron +864%
Contains more CopperCopper +3543.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1550%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.3%
~equal in Zinc ~6.06mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +429.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3833.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +442.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18000%
Contains more FatsFats +6450%
Contains more OtherOther +875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.9%
Contains more WaterWater +196.3%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6759.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320%
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 Maple sugar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 220kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Protein 18.1g 0.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 0.2g Cocoa bean
Net carbs 28.5g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 58.3g 90.9g Maple sugar
Magnesium 476mg 19mg Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 90mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 274mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 1.61mg Cocoa bean
Sugar 1.76g 84.87g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 0g Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.099mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 6.06mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 3mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 11mg Maple sugar
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 13.2µg 0.8µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.009mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.013mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.04mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.048mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.003mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 0µg Cocoa bean
Choline 11.4mg 2.1mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.064g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.1g Cocoa bean
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.724g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.