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Cocoa bean vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cocoa bean and Steak

  • Cocoa bean has more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily need of Copper 391% more than Steak.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +546.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1969.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.6%
Contains more Potassium +799.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Contains more Copper +4143.5%
Contains more Selenium +140.9%
Equal in Zinc - 6.34
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +546.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1969.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.6%
Contains more Potassium +799.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Contains more Copper +4143.5%
Contains more Selenium +140.9%
Equal in Zinc - 6.34

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.
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Steak
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1344.4%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +45.2%
Contains more Water +1958.9%
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
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1344.4%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +45.2%
Contains more Water +1958.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.443
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.443

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 Steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Steak Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 0g Cocoa bean
Protein 18.1g 24.85g Steak
Fats 13.1g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 58.3g 0g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 271kcal Steak
Sugar 1.76g 0g Steak
Fiber 29.8g 0g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 12mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 23mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 163mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 279mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 58mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 6.34mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.085mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.074mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.301mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 32µg 6µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.716mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.701mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 1.097mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 0.907mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.187mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.086mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.312mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 8.443g Cocoa bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
21%
Cocoa bean
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.