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

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What are the main differences between Cocoa solids and Cocoa butter?

  • Cocoa butter has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium than Cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 421% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Oil, cocoa butter 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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 520% 356% 315% 134% 2.7% 186% 1263% 500% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Choline +3900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +888%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 24% 0% 6.5% 6.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Choline +3900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +888%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +629.9%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +629.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581.8%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
62% 34% 3%
Saturated Fat: 59.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Cocoa butter Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 0g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 0g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 100g Cocoa butter
Carbs 57.9g 0g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 884kcal Cocoa butter
Sugar 1.75g 0g Cocoa butter
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 0mg Cocoa butter
Zinc 6.81mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.8mg Cocoa butter
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg 0.3mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg 24.7µg Cocoa butter
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 59.7g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 32.9g Cocoa butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3g Cocoa butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Cocoa butter
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
15%
Cocoa solids
8%
Cocoa butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
0%
Cocoa butter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 51.63g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171421/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.