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Cocoa solids vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocoa solids and Cocoa bean

  • Cocoa solids have more Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium, while Cocoa bean have more Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Potassium is 29% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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 +15.3%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 476
Equal in Phosphorus - 728
Equal in Sodium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 6.37
Equal in Copper - 3.607
Equal in Manganese - 3.737
Equal in Selenium - 13.2
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 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Contains more Calcium +15.3%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 476
Equal in Phosphorus - 728
Equal in Sodium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 6.37
Equal in Copper - 3.607
Equal in Manganese - 3.737
Equal in Selenium - 13.2

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 B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.4
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.254
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.118
Equal in Folate - 32
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.4
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.254
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.118
Equal in Folate - 32
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Equal in Protein - 18.1
Equal in Fats - 13.1
Equal in Carbs - 58.3
Equal in Water - 2.7
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Equal in Protein - 18.1
Equal in Fats - 13.1
Equal in Carbs - 58.3
Equal in Water - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.76
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.39
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.42
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.76
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.39
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.42

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Cocoa bean Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 28.5g Cocoa bean
Protein 19.6g 18.1g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 13.1g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 58.3g Cocoa bean
Calories 228kcal 220kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 1.76g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 29.8g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 111mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 499mg 476mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 728mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 21mg 19mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.81mg 6.37mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 3.607mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 3.737mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 13.2µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.11mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.254mg
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.118mg
Folate 32µg 32µg
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.4µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.271mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.716mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.701mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 1.097mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.907mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.187mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.869mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 1.086mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.312mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 7.76g Cocoa bean
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 4.39g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.42g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Cocoa bean
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
21%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.