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Cocoa solids vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cocoa solids and macadamia?

  • Cocoa solids are richer in copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium, yet macadamia is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 337% higher.
  • Cocoa solids have 5 times more zinc than macadamia. Cocoa solids have 6.81mg of zinc, while macadamia has 1.3mg.
  • Cocoa solids contain less saturated fat.
  • Macadamia has a lower glycemic index than cocoa solids.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.1%
Contains more IronIron +275.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +401.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +423.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +297.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
~equal in Manganese ~4.131mg

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1432.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +319%
Contains more WaterWater +120.6%
Contains more OtherOther +408.8%
Contains more FatsFats +453.1%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1188.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Macadamia DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.756mg 337%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 58.877g 136%
Iron 13.86mg 3.69mg 127%
Fiber 37g 8.6g 114%
Fats 13.7g 75.77g 95%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 1.195mg 93%
Magnesium 499mg 130mg 88%
Phosphorus 734mg 188mg 78%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Zinc 6.81mg 1.3mg 50%
Potassium 1524mg 368mg 34%
Calories 228kcal 718kcal 25%
Protein 19.6g 7.91g 23%
Selenium 14.3µg 3.6µg 19%
Saturated fat 8.07g 12.061g 18%
Carbs 57.9g 13.82g 15%
Manganese 3.837mg 4.131mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.275mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.758mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.502g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.162mg 6%
Folate 32µg 11µg 5%
Calcium 128mg 85mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.54mg 3%
Choline 12mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 2.473mg 2%
Sodium 21mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.991g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.