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Cocoa solids vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cocoa solids and almonds?

  • Cocoa solids are richer in copper, iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium, yet almonds are richer in vitamin E and vitamin B2.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 306% higher.
  • Cocoa solids have 4 times more iron than almonds. Cocoa solids have 13.86mg of iron, while almonds have 3.71mg.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index than cocoa solids.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.9%
Contains more IronIron +273.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +267.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +248.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%

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% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25530%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +334.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.7%
Contains more OtherOther +95.9%
Contains more FatsFats +264.5%
Contains more WaterWater +47%
~equal in Protein ~21.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +590.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2702%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa solids Almonds
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Almonds DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 1.031mg 306%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 25.63mg 170%
Iron 13.86mg 3.71mg 127%
Fiber 37g 12.5g 98%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 12.329g 79%
Manganese 3.837mg 2.179mg 72%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 1.138mg 69%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 31.551g 67%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Fats 13.7g 49.93g 56%
Magnesium 499mg 270mg 55%
Phosphorus 734mg 481mg 36%
Zinc 6.81mg 3.12mg 34%
Potassium 1524mg 733mg 23%
Selenium 14.3µg 4.1µg 19%
Saturated fat 8.07g 3.802g 19%
Calories 228kcal 579kcal 18%
Calcium 128mg 269mg 14%
Carbs 57.9g 21.55g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.205mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 3.618mg 9%
Choline 12mg 52.1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.471mg 4%
Folate 32µg 44µg 3%
Protein 19.6g 21.15g 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.137mg 1%
Sodium 21mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Cocoa solids
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)

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 solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.