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Cocoa solids vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cocoa solids and Lentil

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Lentil is higher in Folate.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 393% more than Lentil.
  • Lentil contains 152 times less Saturated Fat than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Lentil contains 0.053g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +573.7%
Contains more Iron +316.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1286.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.8%
Contains more Potassium +313%
Contains more Zinc +436.2%
Contains more Copper +1409.2%
Contains more Manganese +676.7%
Contains more Selenium +410.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +573.7%
Contains more Iron +316.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1286.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.8%
Contains more Potassium +313%
Contains more Zinc +436.2%
Contains more Copper +1409.2%
Contains more Manganese +676.7%
Contains more Selenium +410.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%

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.
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Lentil
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +465.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +465.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +117.3%
Contains more Fats +3505.3%
Contains more Carbs +187.6%
Contains more Other +598.8%
Contains more Water +2221.3%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +117.3%
Contains more Fats +3505.3%
Contains more Carbs +187.6%
Contains more Other +598.8%
Contains more Water +2221.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7040.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7040.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 12.23g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 9.02g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.38g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 20.13g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 116kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 1.8g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 7.9g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 19mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 3.33mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 36mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 180mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 369mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 6.81mg 1.27mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.251mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.494mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 2.8µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.073mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.06mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.178mg Lentil
Folate 32µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.7µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.081mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.323mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.39mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.654mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.63mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.077mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.445mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.448mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.064g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.175g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Lentil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Cocoa solids
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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)

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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.