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Cocoa solids vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa solids and Peppermint different?

  • Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Peppermint is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 384% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 33 times more Saturated Fat than Peppermint. While Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, Peppermint contains only 0.246g.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Peppermint, fresh 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.
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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +523.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.8%
Contains more IronIron +172.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1051.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +513.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +905.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +226.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.8%

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 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +256.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.082mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.129mg
~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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +422.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1357.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.9%
Contains more OtherOther +227.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2521.7%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13748.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97%
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 Peppermint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Peppermint Opinion
Calories 228kcal 70kcal Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 3.75g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.94g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 20.9g 6.89g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 14.89g Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 80mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 1524mg 569mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 5.08mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Peppermint
Fiber 37g 8g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.329mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 1.11mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 73mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 31mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 1.176mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.706mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 114µg Peppermint
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.033g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.508g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.058mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.154mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.154mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.281mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.161mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.053mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.191mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.187mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.075mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Peppermint
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
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.824g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.