Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Cocoa bean vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between cocoa bean and potato chips?

  • Cocoa bean is higher in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium, yet potato chips are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B6.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 367% more.
  • Cocoa bean has 10 times more iron than potato chips. While cocoa bean has 15.52mg of iron, potato chips have only 1.63mg.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this article.

Infographic

Cocoa bean vs Potato chips infographic
Infographic link

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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +610.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more IronIron +852.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1078.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +484.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +749.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.9%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9010%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +459.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +820.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +228.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.6%
Contains more WaterWater +42.1%
Contains more OtherOther +116.7%
Contains more FatsFats +164.1%
~equal in Carbs ~52.9g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +124.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2797.6%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Potato chips DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.306mg 367%
Iron 15.52mg 1.63mg 174%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.44mg 143%
Fiber 29.8g 4.8g 100%
Magnesium 476mg 67mg 97%
Phosphorus 728mg 165mg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 9.11mg 60%
Zinc 6.37mg 1.09mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.66mg 42%
Potassium 2509mg 1275mg 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Fats 13.1g 34.6g 33%
Histidine 0.312mg 153mg 22%
Protein 18.1g 7g 22%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.197mg 20%
Calories 220kcal 536kcal 16%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 22.1µg 16%
Saturated fat 7.76g 10.96g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 9.84g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 3.827mg 9%
Calcium 111mg 24mg 9%
Selenium 13.2µg 8.1µg 9%
Choline 11.4mg 37.5mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.167mg 5%
Folate 32µg 45µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.402mg 3%
Carbs 58.3g 52.9g 2%
Net carbs 28.5g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 19mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.