Cocoa bean vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cocoa bean and sugar substitute
- Cocoa bean is higher in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily copper needs 400% more than sugar substitute.
- Cocoa bean contains 170 times more manganese than sugar substitute. While cocoa bean contains 3.737mg of manganese, sugar substitute contains only 0.022mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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 | +7833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51428.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15825% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +9000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16886.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +691.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +217.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +686.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +778.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +238.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.607mg | 0.007mg | 400% |
| Iron | 15.52mg | 0.16mg | 192% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 0.022mg | 162% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 0.6g | 117% |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 6mg | 112% |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 8mg | 103% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 879mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 39mg | 73% |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 0.04mg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 7.76g | 35% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 0.015mg | 34% |
| Protein | 18.1g | 2.06g | 32% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 19mg | 572mg | 24% |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 20% | |
| Fats | 13.1g | 0g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 58.3g | 84.77g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
| Folate | 32µg | 8% | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 347kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 28.5g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 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
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36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins