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Cocoa solids vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa solids and Caramel different?

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium than Caramel.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 419% higher.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Candies, caramels are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +9800%
Contains more Magnesium +2835.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.9%
Contains more Potassium +612.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +1447.7%
Contains more Copper +20944.4%
Contains more Manganese +34781.8%
Contains more Selenium +694.4%
Equal in Calcium - 138
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +9800%
Contains more Magnesium +2835.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.9%
Contains more Potassium +612.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +1447.7%
Contains more Copper +20944.4%
Contains more Manganese +34781.8%
Contains more Selenium +694.4%
Equal in Calcium - 138

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 B3 +1376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.256
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.256

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +326.1%
Contains more Fats +69.1%
Contains more Other +222.2%
Contains more Carbs +33%
Contains more Water +183.3%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +326.1%
Contains more Fats +69.1%
Contains more Other +222.2%
Contains more Carbs +33%
Contains more Water +183.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +690.5%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +690.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 77g Caramel
Protein 19.6g 4.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 8.1g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 77g Caramel
Calories 228kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 1.75g 65.5g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 13.86mg 0.14mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 17mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 114mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 214mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 245mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 0.44mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.018mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.011mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 1.8µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.148mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.056mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 4µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.8µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.06mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.192mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.258mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.417mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.338mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.107mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.205mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.285mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.115mg Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 1.542g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.594g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.