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Cocoa bean vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocoa bean and Seaweed

  • Cocoa bean has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc, while Seaweed has more Vitamin K.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 386% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 31 times less Saturated Fat than Cocoa bean. Cocoa bean contains 7.76g of Saturated Fat, while Seaweed contains 0.247g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
9
:
1
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Iron +444.6%
Contains more Magnesium +293.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1633.3%
Contains more Potassium +2719.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +417.9%
Contains more Copper +2674.6%
Contains more Manganese +1768.5%
Contains more Selenium +1785.7%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Iron +444.6%
Contains more Magnesium +293.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1633.3%
Contains more Potassium +2719.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +417.9%
Contains more Copper +2674.6%
Contains more Manganese +1768.5%
Contains more Selenium +1785.7%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%

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
:
6
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +770%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2650%
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%
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +770%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
4
:
1
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Protein +977.4%
Contains more Fats +2239.3%
Contains more Carbs +509.2%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Water +2921.5%
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
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +977.4%
Contains more Fats +2239.3%
Contains more Carbs +509.2%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Water +2921.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
2
:
1
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4379.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +793.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4379.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +793.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 8.27g Cocoa bean
Protein 18.1g 1.68g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 0.56g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.3g 9.57g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 43kcal Cocoa bean
Sugar 1.76g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 29.8g 1.3g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 15.52mg 2.85mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 121mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 42mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 89mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 233mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 1.23mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.13mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0.2mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 0.7µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.05mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.15mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.47mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.002mg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 2.4µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.048mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg 0.055mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.076mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg 0.083mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg 0.082mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg 0.025mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.043mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg 0.072mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg 0.024mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.098g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.047g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.513g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.