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Cocoa solids vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cocoa solids and Butter

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 419% more than Butter.
  • Cocoa solids contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Butter, without salt.

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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 +433.3%
Contains more Iron +69200%
Contains more Magnesium +24850%
Contains more Phosphorus +2958.3%
Contains more Potassium +6250%
Contains more Zinc +7466.7%
Contains more Copper +23575%
Contains more Manganese +95825%
Contains more Selenium +1330%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
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 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +69200%
Contains more Magnesium +24850%
Contains more Phosphorus +2958.3%
Contains more Potassium +6250%
Contains more Zinc +7466.7%
Contains more Copper +23575%
Contains more Manganese +95825%
Contains more Selenium +1330%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%

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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Butter
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3833.3%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +180%
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 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3833.3%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2205.9%
Contains more Carbs +96400%
Contains more Other +14400%
Contains more Fats +492%
Contains more Water +498%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +2205.9%
Contains more Carbs +96400%
Contains more Other +14400%
Contains more Fats +492%
Contains more Water +498%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +584.1%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +584.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Butter Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 0.06g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 0.85g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 57.9g 0.06g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 1.75g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 24mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.02mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 2mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 24mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 24mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 6.81mg 0.09mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.016mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.004mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 1µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.005mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.034mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.042mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.11mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.003mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 2.5µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.012mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.038mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.051mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.083mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.067mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.021mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.041mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.057mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.023mg Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 50.489g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 42.419g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.