Cocoa solids vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cocoa solids and black gram different?
- Cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc, while black gram is higher in folate and vitamin B1.
- Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 312% more than black gram.
- Cocoa solids contain 71 times more saturated fat than black gram. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of saturated fat, while black gram contains 0.114g.
- Black gram has a higher glycemic index (43) than cocoa solids (24).
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw types were 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55% |
Contains more IronIron | +83.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +286.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +103.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +256.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +575% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats | +735.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +72.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +260% |
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Carbs
~58.99g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5276.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 3.788mg | 0.981mg | 312% |
Manganese | 3.837mg | 1.527mg | 100% |
Iron | 13.86mg | 7.57mg | 79% |
Fiber | 37g | 18.3g | 75% |
Caffeine | 230mg | 58% | |
Magnesium | 499mg | 267mg | 55% |
Phosphorus | 734mg | 379mg | 51% |
Folate | 32µg | 216µg | 46% |
Saturated fat | 8.07g | 0.114g | 36% |
Zinc | 6.81mg | 3.35mg | 31% |
Fats | 13.7g | 1.64g | 19% |
Potassium | 1524mg | 983mg | 16% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.273mg | 16% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.906mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.281mg | 13% |
Selenium | 14.3µg | 8.2µg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.57g | 0.085g | 11% |
Protein | 19.6g | 25.21g | 11% |
Calories | 228kcal | 341kcal | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.185mg | 1.447mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 1.071g | 4% |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
Calcium | 128mg | 138mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.254mg | 1% |
Sodium | 21mg | 38mg | 1% |
Carbs | 57.9g | 58.99g | 0% |
Net carbs | 20.9g | 40.69g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.75g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.293mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.76mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.189mg | 2.089mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.983mg | 1.674mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.177mg | 1.416mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.339mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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%

34%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%

143%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.956g)
Which food is cheaper?

Black gram 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.