Cocoa solids vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cocoa solids and pasta different?
- Cocoa solids have more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and calcium than pasta.
- Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 411% higher.
- Cocoa solids contain 64 times more potassium than pasta. While cocoa solids contain 1524mg of potassium, pasta contains only 24mg.
- Pasta has less saturated fat.
- Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index (24) than pasta (49).
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2672.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2033.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1115.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3973.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1116.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1065.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1612.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1204.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1771% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2185.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3585.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.429g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.788mg | 0.093mg | 411% |
| Iron | 13.86mg | 1.14mg | 159% |
| Manganese | 3.837mg | 0.224mg | 157% |
| Fiber | 37g | 148% | |
| Magnesium | 499mg | 18mg | 115% |
| Phosphorus | 734mg | 63mg | 96% |
| Caffeine | 230mg | 58% | |
| Zinc | 6.81mg | 0.56mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1524mg | 24mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 8.07g | 0.15g | 36% |
| Protein | 19.6g | 5.15g | 29% |
| Selenium | 14.3µg | 26% | |
| Fats | 13.7g | 1.05g | 19% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 6mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.209mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 57.9g | 24.93g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.57g | 0.124g | 11% |
| Folate | 32µg | 64µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.185mg | 0.992mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.034mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 21mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.9g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.429g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.293mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.76mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.189mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.983mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.177mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.339mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins