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Cocoa solids vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa solids and Bay leaf different?

  • Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Bay leaf is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 375% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 6 times more Phosphorus than Bay leaf. While Cocoa solids contain 734mg of Phosphorus, Bay leaf contains only 113mg.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spices, bay leaf 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.
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 86% 250% 47% 1613% 139% 101% 48% 3% 1065% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +315.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +810.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +549.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +410.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +551.6%
Contains more IronIron +210.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.8%
~equal in Sodium ~23mg

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 155% 371% 0% 0% 2.3% 97% 38% 0% 402% 0% 0% 135% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1374.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.005mg
~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
8% 8% 75% 5% 4%
Protein: 7.61 g
Fats: 8.36 g
Carbs: 74.97 g
Water: 5.44 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.6%
Contains more FatsFats +63.9%
Contains more OtherOther +60.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.5%
Contains more WaterWater +81.3%

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
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.29 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +178.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +420.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 228kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Protein 19.6g 7.61g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 8.36g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 20.9g 48.67g Bay leaf
Carbs 57.9g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 499mg 120mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 834mg Bay leaf
Potassium 1524mg 529mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 43mg Bay leaf
Sugar 1.75g Bay leaf
Fiber 37g 26.3g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.416mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 3.7mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 113mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 23mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A 0µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 14.3µg 2.8µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.009mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 2.005mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 180µg Bay leaf
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 2.28g Bay leaf
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 1.64g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 2.29g Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Bay leaf
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
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bay leaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170917/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.