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Cocoa solids vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cocoa solids and Crouton?

  • Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Crouton is higher in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 403% more.
  • Cocoa solids have 16 times more Magnesium than Crouton. While Cocoa solids have 499mg of Magnesium, Crouton has only 31mg.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Croutons, plain 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.
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +239.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1509.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +538.3%
Contains more Potassium +1129%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +665.2%
Contains more Copper +2223.9%
Contains more Manganese +667.4%
Contains more Selenium +162.2%
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +239.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1509.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +538.3%
Contains more Potassium +1129%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +665.2%
Contains more Copper +2223.9%
Contains more Manganese +667.4%
Contains more Selenium +162.2%

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 B6 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +698.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +312.5%
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% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +698.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +312.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Fats +107.6%
Contains more Other +132%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Water +83.3%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Fats +107.6%
Contains more Other +132%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Water +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.3%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 19.6g 11.9g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 6.6g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 228kcal 407kcal Crouton
Sugar 1.75g Crouton
Fiber 37g 5.1g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 76mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 4.08mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 31mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 115mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 124mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 698mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 0.89mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.163mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.5mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.026mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.14mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.337mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.456mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.832mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.278mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.586mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.514mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.255mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 3.059g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.273g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.