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Cocoa bean vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cocoa bean and soybean raw

  • Cocoa bean is richer in copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and potassium, yet soybean raw is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin K, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 217% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains 3 times more fiber than soybean raw. Cocoa bean contains 29.8g of fiber, while soybean raw contains 9.3g.
  • Soybean raw contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Soybeans, mature seeds, 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.
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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +149.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.8%
~equal in Iron ~15.7mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~704mg

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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +694.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1858.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1071.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +916.7%
~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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.3%
Contains more OtherOther +60.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.6%
Contains more FatsFats +52.2%
Contains more WaterWater +216.3%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2579.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.404g

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 Soybean raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Soybean raw DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 1.658mg 217%
Folate 32µg 375µg 86%
Fiber 29.8g 9.3g 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 11.255g 72%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.874mg 64%
Manganese 3.737mg 2.517mg 53%
Magnesium 476mg 280mg 47%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 47µg 37%
Protein 18.1g 36.49g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.87mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.76g 2.884g 22%
Potassium 2509mg 1797mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.377mg 20%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Choline 11.4mg 115.9mg 19%
Calcium 111mg 277mg 17%
Zinc 6.37mg 4.89mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.793mg 11%
Fats 13.1g 19.94g 11%
Calories 220kcal 446kcal 11%
Carbs 58.3g 30.16g 9%
Selenium 13.2µg 17.8µg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 1.623mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.85mg 5%
Phosphorus 728mg 704mg 3%
Iron 15.52mg 15.7mg 2%
Sodium 19mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 20.86g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 7.33g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 4.404g 0%
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 2.122mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 1.097mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.876g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.