Cocoa bean vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cocoa bean and shortbread different?
- Cocoa bean is richer in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while shortbread is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin E.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily need for copper, 391% more than shortbread.
- Cocoa bean contains 34 times more magnesium than shortbread. Cocoa bean contains 476mg of magnesium, while shortbread contains 14mg.
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +753.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2751.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +420.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3907.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1003% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +850.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +358.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +657.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~63.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1882.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.105g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.607mg | 0.09mg | 391% |
| Iron | 15.52mg | 2.98mg | 157% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 0.393mg | 145% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 1.3g | 114% |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 14mg | 110% |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 66mg | 95% |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 88mg | 71% |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 0.49mg | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 8.326g | 53% |
| Protein | 18.1g | 5.37g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.353mg | 20% |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Fats | 13.1g | 26.22g | 20% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Calories | 220kcal | 514kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 6.2µg | 13% |
| Folate | 32µg | 81µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 0.314mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 6.708g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 3.275mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.071mg | 4% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 7.76g | 8.105g | 2% |
| Carbs | 58.3g | 63.78g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.321mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.5g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.