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Cocoa solids vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cocoa solids and Sardine

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily need of Copper 400% more than Sardine.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1179.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283.9%
Contains more IronIron +374.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1936.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +419.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3452.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +198.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268.5%

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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +525%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.227mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.6µg

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +19.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +34.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1887%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1070%

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 Sardine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Sardine Opinion
Calories 228kcal 208kcal Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 13.7g 11.45g Cocoa solids
Net carbs 20.9g 0g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 0g Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 499mg 39mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 1524mg 397mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 2.92mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 0g Sardine
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.186mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 1.31mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 490mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 307mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 3.837mg 0.108mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.227mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 32µg 10µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 8.07g 1.528g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 3.869g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.276mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.76mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.189mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.983mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.202mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.177mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.339mg 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Sardine
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
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.