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Cocoa solids vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cocoa solids and English muffins

  • Cocoa solids are richer than English muffins in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 407% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 31 times more saturated fat than English muffins. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of saturated fat, while English muffins contain 0.259g.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index than English muffins.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2276.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1063.4%
Contains more IronIron +1457.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2836.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +872.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +451.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +974.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.5%
Contains more FatsFats +661.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +141.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1303.3%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1413.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.8%

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 English muffin
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 English muffin DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.129mg 407%
Iron 13.86mg 0.89mg 162%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.357mg 151%
Fiber 37g 2.7g 137%
Magnesium 499mg 21mg 114%
Phosphorus 734mg 133mg 86%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.7mg 56%
Potassium 1524mg 131mg 41%
Saturated fat 8.07g 0.259g 36%
Selenium 14.3µg 26%
Protein 19.6g 7.7g 24%
Sodium 21mg 464mg 19%
Fats 13.7g 1.8g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 0.302g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.181mg 9%
Calcium 128mg 52mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.154mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.043mg 6%
Carbs 57.9g 46g 4%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.566mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.446mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.888g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Folate 32µg 37µg 1%
Calories 228kcal 235kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 20.9g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.811g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.