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Cocoa solids vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cocoa solids and fireweed

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, iron, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and potassium; however, fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 385% more than fireweed.
  • Fireweed has 7 times less phosphorus than cocoa solids. Cocoa solids have 734mg of phosphorus, while fireweed has 108mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +219.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.5%
Contains more IronIron +477.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1083.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +156%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +579.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1488.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.7%

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 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +433.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +316.1%
Contains more FatsFats +398.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.2%
Contains more OtherOther +128.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2259.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Fireweed DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.32mg 385%
Iron 13.86mg 2.4mg 143%
Manganese 3.837mg 6.704mg 125%
Fiber 37g 10.6g 106%
Phosphorus 734mg 108mg 89%
Magnesium 499mg 156mg 82%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.632mg 40%
Zinc 6.81mg 2.66mg 38%
Saturated fat 8.07g 37%
Calcium 128mg 429mg 30%
Potassium 1524mg 494mg 30%
Protein 19.6g 4.71g 30%
Selenium 14.3µg 0.9µg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.356mg 22%
Folate 32µg 112µg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg 20%
Fats 13.7g 2.75g 17%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 4.674mg 16%
Carbs 57.9g 19.22g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.137mg 8%
Calories 228kcal 103kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.033mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Sodium 21mg 34mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Fireweed
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
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.