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Cocoa solids vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cocoa solids and béchamel sauce

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium in cocoa solids is higher than in béchamel sauce.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 419% more than béchamel sauce.
  • Béchamel sauce has 370 times less fiber than cocoa solids. Cocoa solids have 37g of fiber, while béchamel sauce has 0.1g.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3226.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +835%
Contains more IronIron +6500%
Contains more CopperCopper +29038.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1521.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +626.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15887.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
~equal in Calcium ~126mg

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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +737.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +316.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.5%

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
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +419.9%
Contains more FatsFats +103.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +682.4%
Contains more OtherOther +302.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2588.7%

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
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +260.5%

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 Béchamel sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.013mg 419%
Iron 13.86mg 0.21mg 171%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.024mg 166%
Fiber 37g 0.1g 148%
Magnesium 499mg 15mg 115%
Phosphorus 734mg 101mg 90%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.42mg 58%
Potassium 1524mg 163mg 40%
Protein 19.6g 3.77g 32%
Saturated fat 8.07g 2.152g 27%
Selenium 14.3µg 3.3µg 20%
Carbs 57.9g 7.4g 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Sodium 21mg 328mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.261mg 12%
Fats 13.7g 6.73g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.586g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Folate 32µg 9µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.041mg 6%
Calories 228kcal 105kcal 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 2.67g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.184mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.339mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 7.3g N/A
Calcium 128mg 126mg 0%
Sugar 1.75g 4.78g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.17mg 0%
Choline 12mg 14.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.089mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Béchamel sauce
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
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.918g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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

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.