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Cocoa solids vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cocoa solids and Chestnut?

  • Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Chestnut is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 368% higher.
  • Cocoa solids have 31 times more Saturated Fat than Chestnut. Cocoa solids have 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Chestnut has 0.26g.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types in this comparison.

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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 +178.3%
Contains more Iron +701.2%
Contains more Magnesium +824.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +641.4%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +2624%
Contains more Copper +702.5%
Contains more Manganese +349.3%
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 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +178.3%
Contains more Iron +701.2%
Contains more Magnesium +824.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +641.4%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +2624%
Contains more Copper +702.5%
Contains more Manganese +349.3%

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 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
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 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +880%
Contains more Fats +892.8%
Contains more Carbs +108.6%
Contains more Other +716.9%
Contains more Water +2171.7%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +880%
Contains more Fats +892.8%
Contains more Carbs +108.6%
Contains more Other +716.9%
Contains more Water +2171.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +860.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +860.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 19.6g 2g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 1.38g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 27.76g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 131kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Chestnut
Fiber 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 46mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 1.73mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 54mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 99mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 715mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 27mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 0.25mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.472mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.854mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.104mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.731mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 32µg 38µg Chestnut
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.022mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.071mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.079mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.047mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.084mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.112mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.055mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.476g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Chestnut
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
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.81g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.