Cocoa bean vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cocoa bean and spelt?
- Cocoa bean is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, and zinc, yet spelt is richer in vitamin B3.
- Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 344% higher.
- Cocoa bean has 19 times more saturated fat than spelt. Cocoa bean has 7.76g of saturated fat, while spelt has 0.406g.
We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Spelt, uncooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +546.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +249.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +605.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.8% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +307.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +690% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +230.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +185.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +320.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.6% |
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:
14.57 g
Fats:
2.43 g
Carbs:
70.19 g
Water:
11.02 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +439.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +335.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +308.1% |
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
0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +886.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +199.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.607mg | 0.511mg | 344% |
| Iron | 15.52mg | 4.44mg | 139% |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 136mg | 81% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 10.7g | 76% |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 388mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 401mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 2.983mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 7.76g | 0.406g | 33% |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 3.28mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 6.843mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 0.113mg | 27% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.364mg | 21% |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 20% | |
| Fats | 13.1g | 2.43g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 1.068mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 0.445g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 27mg | 8% |
| Protein | 18.1g | 14.57g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 1.258g | 6% |
| Calories | 220kcal | 338kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.79mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 58.3g | 70.19g | 4% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 11.7µg | 3% |
| Folate | 32µg | 45µg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.5g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 19mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 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
20%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
119%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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)