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Cocoa solids vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cocoa solids and Cottage cheese?

  • Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Cottage cheese is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 418% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cottage cheese is lower.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types 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 Calcium +54.2%
Contains more Iron +19700%
Contains more Magnesium +6137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.6%
Contains more Potassium +1365.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +1602.5%
Contains more Copper +12962.1%
Contains more Manganese +191750%
Contains more Selenium +47.4%
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 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +54.2%
Contains more Iron +19700%
Contains more Magnesium +6137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.6%
Contains more Potassium +1365.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +1602.5%
Contains more Copper +12962.1%
Contains more Manganese +191750%
Contains more Selenium +47.4%

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 E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Fats +218.6%
Contains more Carbs +1613%
Contains more Other +311.3%
Contains more Water +2559.7%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Fats +218.6%
Contains more Carbs +1613%
Contains more Other +311.3%
Contains more Water +2559.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 3.38g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 11.12g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 4.3g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 3.38g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 98kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 2.67g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 83mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.07mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 8mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 159mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 104mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 364mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 0.4mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.029mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.002mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 9.7µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.08mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.027mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.163mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.099mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.046mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 12µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.147mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.5mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.591mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 1.116mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.934mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.577mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.748mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.326mg Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.778g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.123g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.