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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, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for 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% 103% 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 DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.416mg 375%
Iron 13.86mg 43mg 364%
Manganese 3.837mg 8.167mg 188%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 1.74mg 125%
Magnesium 499mg 120mg 90%
Phosphorus 734mg 113mg 89%
Calcium 128mg 834mg 71%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Vitamin C 0mg 46.5mg 52%
Fiber 37g 26.3g 43%
Folate 32µg 180µg 37%
Vitamin A 0µg 309µg 34%
Potassium 1524mg 529mg 29%
Zinc 6.81mg 3.7mg 28%
Saturated fat 8.07g 2.28g 26%
Protein 19.6g 7.61g 24%
Selenium 14.3µg 2.8µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.421mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 2.29g 12%
Fats 13.7g 8.36g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 1.64g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.009mg 6%
Carbs 57.9g 74.97g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Calories 228kcal 313kcal 4%
Choline 12mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 2.005mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 48.67g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Sodium 21mg 23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
72%
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.