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Cocoa solids vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cocoa solids and Margarine

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Margarine have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 421% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, 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 +4166.7%
Contains more Iron +23000%
Contains more Magnesium +16533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14580%
Contains more Potassium +8366.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4166.7%
Contains more Iron +23000%
Contains more Magnesium +16533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14580%
Contains more Potassium +8366.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1211.1%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3620%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1211.1%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3620%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12150%
Contains more Carbs +8171.4%
Contains more Other +203.7%
Contains more Fats +489.1%
Contains more Water +450.7%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +12150%
Contains more Carbs +8171.4%
Contains more Other +203.7%
Contains more Fats +489.1%
Contains more Water +450.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5423.2%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5423.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 0.7g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 0.16g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 57.9g 0.7g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 717kcal Margarine
Sugar 1.75g 0g Margarine
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 3mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.06mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 3mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 5mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 18mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 6.81mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.1mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.01mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.037mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.023mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.009mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 1µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 2.5µg 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 14.89g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 15.189g Cocoa solids
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.119g)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.