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Cocoa solids vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cocoa solids and Shiitake

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily need of Copper 405% more than Shiitake.
  • Cocoa solids have 34 times more Iron than Shiitake. While Cocoa solids have 13.86mg of Iron, Shiitake has only 0.41mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Mushrooms, shiitake, 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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2395%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +401.3%
Contains more IronIron +3280.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2567.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +561.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +555.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1568.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%

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% 0% 0% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.217mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +775%
Contains more FatsFats +2695.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +752.7%
Contains more OtherOther +683.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2891.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Shiitake Opinion
Calories 228kcal 34kcal Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 2.24g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.49g Cocoa solids
Net carbs 20.9g 4.29g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 6.79g Cocoa solids
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Magnesium 499mg 20mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 2mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 304mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.41mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 2.38g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 2.5g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.142mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 1.03mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 112mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 9mg Shiitake
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Manganese 3.837mg 0.23mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 5.7µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.015mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.217mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 13µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.011mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.134mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.111mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.134mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.033mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.111mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.145mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.056mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Shiitake
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
24%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.