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Cocoa solids vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cocoa solids and Macaroon

  • Cocoa solids are richer than Macaroon in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 391% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 17 times more Magnesium than Macaroon. Cocoa solids contain 499mg of Magnesium, while Macaroon contains 29mg.
  • Cocoa solids contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1620.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1139%
Contains more IronIron +1590.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1308.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +832.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +979.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110.3%

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.
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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +893.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +127.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +549%
Contains more OtherOther +239.2%
Contains more FatsFats +64.6%
Contains more WaterWater +283.3%
~equal in Carbs ~61.22g

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +183.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Macaroon Opinion
Calories 228kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 19.6g 3.02g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 22.55g Macaroon
Net carbs 20.9g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 57.9g 61.22g Macaroon
Magnesium 499mg 29mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 5mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 123mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.82mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 45.16g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 5.1g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.269mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 0.73mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 68mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 6.8µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.02mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.06mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.22mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.096mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.1µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 3µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg 9.1mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 20.099g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 1.61g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.81g Macaroon
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.