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Cocoa solids vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cocoa solids and chocolate?

  • Cocoa solids are richer than chocolate in copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, potassium, and selenium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 307% more.
  • Cocoa solids have 5 times more Fiber than chocolate. While cocoa solids have 37g of Fiber, chocolate has only 7g.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in cocoa solids is lower.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.6%
Contains more IronIron +72.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +376.7%

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 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +382%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +224%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.6%
Contains more WaterWater +209.3%
Contains more OtherOther +241.2%
Contains more FatsFats +128.3%
~equal in Carbs ~61.17g

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +108.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Chocolate Opinion
Calories 228kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 19.6g 4.88g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 31.28g Chocolate
Net carbs 20.9g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 57.9g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 146mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 56mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 559mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 8.02mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 47.9g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 7g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 1.028mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 2.01mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 206mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 24mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 3.837mg 1.419mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.025mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.05mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.725mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.042mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 2.5µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 32µg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.112g Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 18.519g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.092g Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
116%
Chocolate

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 - 46.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.449g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.