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Cocoa solids vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cocoa solids and danish pastry

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium; however, danish pastry is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 411% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry has 37 times less fiber than cocoa solids. Cocoa solids have 37g of fiber, while danish pastry has 1g.
  • Cocoa solids contain less sodium.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3226.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +265.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1455.1%
Contains more IronIron +670%
Contains more CopperCopper +4156.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +872.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +579.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +993.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.2%

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.
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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2mg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +145%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
Contains more OtherOther +286.7%
Contains more FatsFats +59.9%
Contains more WaterWater +946.7%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +485.2%

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 Danish pastry
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Danish pastry DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.089mg 411%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.351mg 152%
Iron 13.86mg 1.8mg 151%
Fiber 37g 1g 144%
Magnesium 499mg 15mg 115%
Phosphorus 734mg 108mg 89%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.7mg 56%
Potassium 1524mg 98mg 42%
Protein 19.6g 8g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 11.313g 17%
Sodium 21mg 417mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 2.575g 14%
Fats 13.7g 21.9g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.19mg 9%
Calcium 128mg 35mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Selenium 14.3µg 18.9µg 8%
Folate 32µg 60µg 7%
Calories 228kcal 374kcal 7%
Carbs 57.9g 37.2g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.04mg 6%
Saturated fat 8.07g 6.794g 6%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 6.9µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.304mg 1%
Choline 12mg 20.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 20.9g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.75g 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.