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Cocoa solids vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa solids and Basil different?

  • Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Basil is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 378% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 197 times more Saturated Fat than Basil. While Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, Basil contains only 0.041g.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Basil, fresh 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 Iron +337.2%
Contains more Magnesium +679.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1210.7%
Contains more Potassium +416.6%
Contains more Zinc +740.7%
Contains more Copper +883.9%
Contains more Manganese +234.2%
Contains more Selenium +4666.7%
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Iron +337.2%
Contains more Magnesium +679.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1210.7%
Contains more Potassium +416.6%
Contains more Zinc +740.7%
Contains more Copper +883.9%
Contains more Manganese +234.2%
Contains more Selenium +4666.7%
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -81%

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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +16492%
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% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +16492%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +522.2%
Contains more Fats +2040.6%
Contains more Carbs +2084.9%
Contains more Other +286.7%
Contains more Water +2968.7%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +522.2%
Contains more Fats +2040.6%
Contains more Carbs +2084.9%
Contains more Other +286.7%
Contains more Water +2968.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5093.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5093.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Basil Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 1.05g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 3.15g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.64g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 2.65g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 23kcal Cocoa solids
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 1.75g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 37g 1.6g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 177mg Basil
Iron 13.86mg 3.17mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 64mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 56mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 295mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 6.81mg 0.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.385mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 1.148mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 0.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.034mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.076mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.902mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.209mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 32µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 2.5µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.039mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.104mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.104mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.191mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.11mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.036mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.13mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.127mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.051mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.088g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.389g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Basil
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
16%
Cocoa solids
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.029g)
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 solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.