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Cocoa solids vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cocoa solids and Beetroot

  • Beetroot has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 413% more than Beetroot.
  • Beetroot contains 299 times less Saturated Fat than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Beetroot contains 0.027g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Beets, raw.

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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 Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +1632.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2069.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1735%
Contains more Potassium +368.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +1845.7%
Contains more Copper +4950.7%
Contains more Manganese +1066.3%
Contains more Selenium +1942.9%
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 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +1632.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2069.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1735%
Contains more Potassium +368.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +1845.7%
Contains more Copper +4950.7%
Contains more Manganese +1066.3%
Contains more Selenium +1942.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +240.6%
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 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +240.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1117.4%
Contains more Fats +7958.8%
Contains more Carbs +505.6%
Contains more Other +437%
Contains more Water +2819.3%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +1117.4%
Contains more Fats +7958.8%
Contains more Carbs +505.6%
Contains more Other +437%
Contains more Water +2819.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14181.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14181.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 6.76g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 1.61g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.17g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 9.56g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 43kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 6.76g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 2.8g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 16mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.8mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 23mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 40mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 325mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 78mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 0.35mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.075mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.329mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 0.7µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.04mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.031mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.04mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.334mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.155mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.067mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.2µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.019mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.047mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.048mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.068mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.058mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.018mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.046mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.056mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.021mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.032g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.06g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.