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Cocoa solids vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cocoa solids and beef tenderloin

  • Cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, yet beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 407% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than cocoa solids.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2168.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1322.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.4%
Contains more IronIron +345.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2979.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +69%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27307.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.1%

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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +658.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.25mg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +85.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.9%
Contains more FatsFats +79.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1512.3%

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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +124.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.3%

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 Beef tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.123mg 407%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.014mg 166%
Fiber 37g 0g 148%
Iron 13.86mg 3.11mg 134%
Magnesium 499mg 22mg 114%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg 103%
Phosphorus 734mg 203mg 76%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Potassium 1524mg 331mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Zinc 6.81mg 4.03mg 25%
Carbs 57.9g 0g 19%
Fats 13.7g 24.6g 17%
Selenium 14.3µg 22.9µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 10.27g 14%
Choline 12mg 91mg 14%
Calcium 128mg 9mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.25mg 10%
Protein 19.6g 23.9g 9%
Saturated fat 8.07g 9.72g 8%
Folate 32µg 8µg 6%
Calories 228kcal 324kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 3mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1g 4%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Sodium 21mg 57mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.25mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.