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, and zinc; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for copper for 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 solids have a lower glycemic index (24) than peppermint (70).
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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
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
0.246 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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.788mg | 0.329mg | 384% |
| Manganese | 3.837mg | 1.176mg | 116% |
| Fiber | 37g | 8g | 116% |
| Iron | 13.86mg | 5.08mg | 110% |
| Magnesium | 499mg | 80mg | 100% |
| Phosphorus | 734mg | 73mg | 94% |
| Caffeine | 230mg | 58% | |
| Zinc | 6.81mg | 1.11mg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 8.07g | 0.246g | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Protein | 19.6g | 3.75g | 32% |
| Potassium | 1524mg | 569mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 14.3µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 212µg | 24% |
| Folate | 32µg | 114µg | 21% |
| Fats | 13.7g | 0.94g | 20% |
| Carbs | 57.9g | 14.89g | 14% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 243mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.57g | 0.033g | 11% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 70kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.185mg | 1.706mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.266mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.338mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.9g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 21mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.508g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.293mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.76mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.189mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.983mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.177mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.339mg | 0.075mg | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.824g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.