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Cocoa solids vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cocoa solids and scallion?

  • Cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium, yet scallion is richer in vitamin K.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 412% higher.
  • Cocoa solids have 252 times more saturated fat than scallion. Cocoa solids have 8.07g of saturated fat, while scallion has 0.032g.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2395%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +452.2%
Contains more IronIron +836.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +4463.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1646.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1883.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2298.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2283.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.8%

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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +316.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8180%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +971%
Contains more FatsFats +7110.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +688.8%
Contains more OtherOther +616%
Contains more WaterWater +2894.3%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16825.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Scallion
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Scallion DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.083mg 412%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 207µg 170%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.16mg 160%
Iron 13.86mg 1.48mg 155%
Fiber 37g 2.6g 138%
Magnesium 499mg 20mg 114%
Phosphorus 734mg 37mg 100%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.39mg 58%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Saturated fat 8.07g 0.032g 37%
Potassium 1524mg 276mg 37%
Protein 19.6g 1.83g 36%
Selenium 14.3µg 0.6µg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Fats 13.7g 0.19g 21%
Carbs 57.9g 7.34g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.08mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 0.027g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.525mg 10%
Calories 228kcal 32kcal 10%
Folate 32µg 64µg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Calcium 128mg 72mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.075mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.061mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.55mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.074g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.055mg 2%
Choline 12mg 5.7mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 2.33g N/A
Sodium 21mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
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 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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.