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Cocoa solids vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cocoa solids and marinara sauce

  • Marinara sauce contains less copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium than cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 412% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains 47 times less saturated fat than cocoa solids. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of saturated fat, while marinara sauce contains 0.17g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.

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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 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2672.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +374.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +377.7%
Contains more IronIron +1676.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +4576.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3305%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2058.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2700.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%

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 6.7% 11% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +456%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.2%
~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
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1290.1%
Contains more FatsFats +825.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +618.4%
Contains more OtherOther +249.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2813%

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
16% 36% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1112.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Marinara sauce DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.081mg 412%
Iron 13.86mg 0.78mg 164%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.137mg 161%
Fiber 37g 1.8g 141%
Magnesium 499mg 18mg 115%
Phosphorus 734mg 34mg 100%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.2mg 60%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Protein 19.6g 1.41g 36%
Saturated fat 8.07g 0.17g 36%
Potassium 1524mg 319mg 35%
Selenium 14.3µg 1.1µg 24%
Fats 13.7g 1.48g 19%
Carbs 57.9g 8.06g 17%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.4mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.061mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 3.917mg 11%
Calcium 128mg 27mg 10%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 13.9µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 0.377g 10%
Calories 228kcal 51kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.024mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Folate 32µg 13µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 33µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.173mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 6.26g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 5.5g N/A
Sodium 21mg 30mg 0%
Choline 12mg 13.7mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.508g 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Marinara sauce
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
19%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.