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Cocoa solids vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cocoa solids and curry powder

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, curry powder is richer in manganese, vitamin E, vitamin K, iron, fiber, selenium, and calcium.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 288% more than curry powder.
  • Curry powder has 2 times less phosphorus than cocoa solids. Cocoa solids have 734mg of phosphorus, while curry powder has 367mg.
  • Cocoa solids have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24, while the glycemic index of curry powder is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spices, curry powder.

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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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.2%
Contains more IronIron +37.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +181.8%

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%
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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3892%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +435%
~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
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.2%
Contains more WaterWater +193.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.9%
~equal in Fats ~14.01g
~equal in Carbs ~55.83g

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
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +92.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +594.5%

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 Curry powder
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 Curry powder DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 1.2mg 288%
Manganese 3.837mg 8.3mg 194%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 25.24mg 168%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 99.8µg 81%
Iron 13.86mg 19.1mg 66%
Fiber 37g 53.2g 65%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Magnesium 499mg 255mg 58%
Phosphorus 734mg 367mg 52%
Selenium 14.3µg 40.3µg 47%
Calcium 128mg 525mg 40%
Saturated fat 8.07g 1.648g 29%
Zinc 6.81mg 4.7mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.056g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.07mg 16%
Protein 19.6g 14.29g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 8.782g 11%
Potassium 1524mg 1170mg 10%
Choline 12mg 64.2mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.176mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 3.26mg 7%
Folate 32µg 56µg 6%
Calories 228kcal 325kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.2mg 3%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Sodium 21mg 52mg 1%
Carbs 57.9g 55.83g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.105mg 1%
Fats 13.7g 14.01g 0%
Net carbs 20.9g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 2.76g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Curry powder
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
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.422g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.