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Cocoa solids vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cocoa solids and cumin different?

  • Cocoa solids are higher in copper, fiber, caffeine, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, cumin is richer in iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 656% higher.
  • Cumin has less saturated fat.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index (0) than cocoa solids (24).

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spices, cumin seed are the varieties used 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.
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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +378.8%

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%
Cumin
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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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3230%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +705.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116%
Contains more CholineCholine +105.8%
~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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.9%
Contains more FatsFats +62.6%
Contains more WaterWater +168.7%
Contains more OtherOther +31.4%
~equal in Protein ~17.81g

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
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +207.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +645.2%

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 Cumin
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 13.86mg 66.36mg 656%
Copper 3.788mg 0.867mg 325%
Fiber 37g 10.5g 106%
Calcium 128mg 931mg 80%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.628mg 46%
Phosphorus 734mg 499mg 34%
Magnesium 499mg 366mg 32%
Saturated fat 8.07g 1.535g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 14.04g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.435mg 24%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 3.33mg 22%
Manganese 3.837mg 3.333mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.279g 19%
Zinc 6.81mg 4.8mg 18%
Selenium 14.3µg 5.2µg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 4.579mg 15%
Fats 13.7g 22.27g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Potassium 1524mg 1788mg 8%
Calories 228kcal 375kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.327mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Folate 32µg 10µg 6%
Sodium 21mg 168mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Carbs 57.9g 44.24g 5%
Protein 19.6g 17.81g 4%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5.4µg 2%
Choline 12mg 24.7mg 2%
Net carbs 20.9g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.