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Cocoa bean vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cocoa bean and Salsa

  • Cocoa bean is richer than Salsa in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa bean is 390% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains 268 times more Saturated Fat than Salsa. Cocoa bean contains 7.76g of Saturated Fat, while Salsa contains 0.029g.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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.
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Salsa
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +592.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2875%
Contains more Phosphorus +2326.7%
Contains more Potassium +829.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +3647.1%
Contains more Copper +3657.3%
Contains more Selenium +3200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +592.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2875%
Contains more Phosphorus +2326.7%
Contains more Potassium +829.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +3647.1%
Contains more Copper +3657.3%
Contains more Selenium +3200%

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.
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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1106.7%
Contains more Fats +6450%
Contains more Carbs +732.9%
Contains more Other +387.5%
Contains more Water +3222.2%
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% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +1106.7%
Contains more Fats +6450%
Contains more Carbs +732.9%
Contains more Other +387.5%
Contains more Water +3222.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27337.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27337.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292.5%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Cocoa bean Salsa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 5.6g Cocoa bean
Protein 18.1g 1.5g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 0.2g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.3g 7g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 36kcal Cocoa bean
Sugar 1.76g Salsa
Fiber 29.8g 1.4g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 12mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 2.24mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 16mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 30mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 270mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 430mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 0.17mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.096mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 0.4µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.05mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.03mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 1.08mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 32µg 19µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 2.4µg 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
Saturated Fat 7.76g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.016g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.107g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
21%
Cocoa bean
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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

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.