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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.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 419% more than butter.
  • Cocoa solids contain less saturated fat.
  • Cocoa solids have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24, while the glycemic index of butter is 0.

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.
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%
Butter
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6250%
Contains more IronIron +69200%
Contains more CopperCopper +23575%
Contains more ZincZinc +7466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2958.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95825%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1330%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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%
Butter
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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 0% 228% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3833.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Butter
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81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2205.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96400%
Contains more OtherOther +14400%
Contains more FatsFats +492%
Contains more WaterWater +498%

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
Butter
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +412.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.016mg 419%
Saturated fat 8.07g 50.489g 193%
Iron 13.86mg 0.02mg 173%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.004mg 167%
Fiber 37g 0g 148%
Magnesium 499mg 2mg 118%
Fats 13.7g 81.11g 104%
Phosphorus 734mg 24mg 101%
Vitamin A 0µg 684µg 76%
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg 72%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.09mg 61%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 23.43g 47%
Potassium 1524mg 24mg 44%
Protein 19.6g 0.85g 38%
Selenium 14.3µg 1µg 24%
Calories 228kcal 717kcal 24%
Carbs 57.9g 0.06g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.01g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.034mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.32mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.042mg 13%
Calcium 128mg 24mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.003mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Folate 32µg 3µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.005mg 6%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 7µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.11mg 3%
Choline 12mg 18.8mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 0.06g N/A
Sodium 21mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.041mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.057mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.023mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Butter
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
26%
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.