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

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Summary of differences between cocoa bean and spinach raw

  • Cocoa bean has more copper, iron, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and zinc; however, spinach raw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 400% more than cocoa bean.
  • Cocoa bean has 28 times more copper than spinach raw. While cocoa bean has 3.607mg of copper, spinach raw has only 0.13mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Spinach, 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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +502.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +349.6%
Contains more IronIron +472.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2674.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1101.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1385.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +316.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1220%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +231.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1930%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20020.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +506.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.3%
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +532.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3259%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1506.1%
Contains more OtherOther +353.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3285.2%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.4µg 482.9µg 400%
Copper 3.607mg 0.13mg 386%
Iron 15.52mg 2.71mg 160%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.897mg 123%
Fiber 29.8g 2.2g 110%
Phosphorus 728mg 49mg 97%
Magnesium 476mg 79mg 95%
Potassium 2509mg 558mg 57%
Zinc 6.37mg 0.53mg 53%
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg 52%
Folate 32µg 194µg 41%
Saturated fat 7.76g 0.063g 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Protein 18.1g 2.86g 30%
Selenium 13.2µg 1µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.189mg 21%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Fats 13.1g 0.39g 20%
Carbs 58.3g 3.63g 18%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.03mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 0.01g 11%
Calories 220kcal 23kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.724mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.195mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.065mg 4%
Sodium 19mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.078mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.165g 2%
Calcium 111mg 99mg 1%
Choline 11.4mg 19.3mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Spinach 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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.697g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.