Cocoa bean vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cocoa bean and spread different?
- Cocoa bean is higher in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc; however, spread is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 386% higher.
- Cocoa bean contains 149 times more fiber than spread. While cocoa bean contains 29.8g of fiber, spread contains only 0.2g.
- Cocoa bean has less sodium.
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Sandwich spread, pork, beef are the varieties 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 | +5850% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +825% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2180.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1864.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2674.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +524.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1133.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14273.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.1% |
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 | +243.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1640% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +446.5% |
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:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +388.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2132.6% |
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
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +510.7% |
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 | 0.13mg | 386% |
| Iron | 15.52mg | 0.79mg | 184% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 0.026mg | 161% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 0.2g | 118% |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 8mg | 111% |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 59mg | 96% |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 110mg | 71% |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 1.02mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1013mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 0.134mg | 25% |
| Protein | 18.1g | 7.66g | 21% |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 58.3g | 11.94g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 2.565g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1.74mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 62.3mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 7.76g | 5.977g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 7.584g | 8% |
| Folate | 32µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Fats | 13.1g | 17.34g | 7% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 9.7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.172mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 1.73mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 220kcal | 235kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.5g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
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
343%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 994mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals