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Cocoa solids vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cocoa solids and Candy bar

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Candy bar have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11760% more.
  • Cocoa solids have 14 times more Iron than Candy bar. Cocoa solids have 13.86mg of Iron, while Candy bar has 0.97mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 +64.1%
Contains more Iron +1328.9%
Contains more Magnesium +353.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.3%
Contains more Potassium +274.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +72.8%
Contains more Copper +389.4%
Contains more Manganese +208.7%
Contains more Selenium +204.3%
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 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +64.1%
Contains more Iron +1328.9%
Contains more Magnesium +353.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.3%
Contains more Potassium +274.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +72.8%
Contains more Copper +389.4%
Contains more Manganese +208.7%
Contains more Selenium +204.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129561%
Contains more Folate +134.4%
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 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129561%
Contains more Folate +134.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Contains more Water +87.5%
Contains more Other +222.2%
Contains more Fats +146%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Contains more Water +87.5%
Contains more Other +222.2%
Contains more Fats +146%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2320.5%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2320.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 19.6g 15.5g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 57.9g 47.4g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 1.75g 42.22g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 4.1g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 78mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.97mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 110mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 308mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 407mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 156mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 3.94mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.774mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 1.243mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 4.7µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 0.1mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.14mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 32µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.149mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.52mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.534mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.986mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.545mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.185mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.787mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.638mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 8.07g 4.678g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.392g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.