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Cocoa solids vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cocoa solids and Bean

  • Cocoa solids are richer than Bean in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 398% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 78 times more Saturated Fat than Bean. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Bean contains 0.103g.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1459.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +156%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +414.9%
Contains more IronIron +4679.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1738.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +386.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +605.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +217.8%
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%
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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 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +408.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +212.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.7%
~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
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5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +308.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3325%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.6%
Contains more OtherOther +239.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2320%

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
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33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12957.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Bean Opinion
Calories 228kcal 105kcal Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 4.8g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.4g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 3.1mg Bean
Net carbs 20.9g 14.99g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 20.49g Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 32mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 50mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 296mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.29mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 7.78g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 5.5g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.206mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 1.4mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 104mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 1mg Bean
Vitamin A 0IU 106IU Bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.15mg Bean
Manganese 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 4.5µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.06mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.43mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.13mg Bean
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.8µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 24µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg 30.8mg Bean
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.103g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.035g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.172g Cocoa solids
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Bean
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
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean
Bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.