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Cocoa solids vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cocoa solids and Coffee

  • Cocoa solids are richer than Coffee in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 421% higher.
  • Coffee contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3010.2%
Contains more IronIron +138500%
Contains more CopperCopper +189300%
Contains more ZincZinc +33950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24366.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16582.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%

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%
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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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1044%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +361.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.254mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +68400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1134%
Contains more WaterWater +3213%

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
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30366.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Coffee Opinion
Calories 228kcal 1kcal Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 0.12g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.02g Cocoa solids
Net carbs 20.9g 0g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 0g Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 3mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 2mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 49mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.01mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 0g Coffee
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.002mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 0.02mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 3mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 2mg Coffee
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.01mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.023mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.014mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.076mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.191mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.254mg
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.001mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.1µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 2µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg 2.6mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.002g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.015g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.001g Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.001mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.002mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.005mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.001mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.003mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.003mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.002mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Coffee
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
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.