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Cocoa solids vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cocoa solids and butter cookie

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium; however, butter cookie is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 399% more than butter cookie.
  • Butter cookie has 46 times less fiber than cocoa solids. Cocoa solids have 37g of fiber, while butter cookie has 0.8g.
  • Butter cookie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of butter cookie is 55, while the glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4058.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +341.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1273%
Contains more IronIron +524.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1794%
Contains more ZincZinc +1692.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +619.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2157.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.2%

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% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +47.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +480%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +221.3%
Contains more OtherOther +262.5%
Contains more FatsFats +37.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19%
Contains more WaterWater +53.3%

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
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.2%

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 cookie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Butter cookie DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.2mg 399%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.17mg 159%
Iron 13.86mg 2.22mg 146%
Fiber 37g 0.8g 145%
Magnesium 499mg 12mg 116%
Phosphorus 734mg 102mg 90%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.38mg 58%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Potassium 1524mg 111mg 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg 39%
Protein 19.6g 6.1g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.37mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Saturated fat 8.07g 11.051g 14%
Calories 228kcal 467kcal 12%
Selenium 14.3µg 8.4µg 11%
Folate 32µg 76µg 11%
Sodium 21mg 282mg 11%
Calcium 128mg 29mg 10%
Fats 13.7g 18.8g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.335mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 3.19mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.036mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.488mg 5%
Carbs 57.9g 68.9g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.982g 4%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.58mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 5.522g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.7µg 1%
Choline 12mg 6.5mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 68.1g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 20.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Butter cookie
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
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins

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 cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.