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Cocoa solids vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cocoa solids and fennel seeds

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium; however, fennel seeds are higher in manganese, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 302% more than fennel seeds.
  • Cocoa solids have 17 times more saturated fat than fennel seeds. While cocoa solids have 8.07g of saturated fat, fennel seeds have only 0.48g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spices, fennel seed.

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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 275% 359% 149% 695% 356% 101% 209% 11% 852% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +255%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +834.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.3%

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 70% 2.3% 0% 0% 102% 81% 113% 0% 108% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +298.3%
~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
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +193.7%
Contains more OtherOther +41.9%
~equal in Fats ~14.87g
~equal in Carbs ~52.29g

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
4% 82% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.48 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +284.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Fennel seeds DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 1.067mg 302%
Manganese 3.837mg 6.533mg 117%
Calcium 128mg 1196mg 107%
Iron 13.86mg 18.54mg 59%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Saturated fat 8.07g 0.48g 35%
Phosphorus 734mg 487mg 35%
Zinc 6.81mg 3.7mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.408mg 28%
Magnesium 499mg 385mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.47mg 27%
Selenium 14.3µg 26%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 6.05mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 9.91g 13%
Fiber 37g 39.8g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.353mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.69g 8%
Folate 32µg 8%
Protein 19.6g 15.8g 8%
Calories 228kcal 345kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Potassium 1524mg 1694mg 5%
Sodium 21mg 88mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Carbs 57.9g 52.29g 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Fats 13.7g 14.87g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 12.49g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.253mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.602mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.695mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.996mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.758mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.647mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.915mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Fennel seeds
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
37%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
301%
Fennel seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
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.
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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.