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Cocoa solids vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cocoa solids and fenugreek

  • Cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and potassium, yet fenugreek is richer in iron and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 298% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 6 times more saturated fat than fenugreek. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of saturated fat, while fenugreek contains 1.46g.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index than cocoa solids.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spices, fenugreek 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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +141.9%

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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +408.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.1%
~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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +113.7%
Contains more OtherOther +70.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +194.7%
~equal in Carbs ~58.35g

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Fenugreek DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 1.11mg 298%
Iron 13.86mg 33.53mg 246%
Manganese 3.837mg 1.228mg 113%
Magnesium 499mg 191mg 73%
Phosphorus 734mg 296mg 63%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Fiber 37g 24.6g 50%
Zinc 6.81mg 2.5mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.6mg 37%
Saturated fat 8.07g 1.46g 30%
Potassium 1524mg 770mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.322mg 20%
Selenium 14.3µg 6.3µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 11%
Fats 13.7g 6.41g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.366mg 10%
Protein 19.6g 23g 7%
Folate 32µg 57µg 6%
Calcium 128mg 176mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Calories 228kcal 323kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.64mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Sodium 21mg 67mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 33.75g N/A
Carbs 57.9g 58.35g 0%
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.