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Cocoa solids vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cocoa solids and chili pepper

  • Cocoa solids are richer in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium, yet chili pepper is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 407% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 192 times more saturated fat than chili pepper. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of saturated fat, while chili pepper contains 0.042g.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index than chili pepper.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.

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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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2069.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +814.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +373.3%
Contains more IronIron +1245.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2836.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2519.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1607%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1951.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2760%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +590%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +328.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +460%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.072mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~10.9mg

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% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +948.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3013.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +557.2%
Contains more OtherOther +574.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2834%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18941.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Chili pepper DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.129mg 407%
Iron 13.86mg 1.03mg 160%
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg 160%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.187mg 159%
Fiber 37g 1.5g 142%
Magnesium 499mg 23mg 113%
Phosphorus 734mg 43mg 99%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.26mg 60%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Saturated fat 8.07g 0.042g 36%
Protein 19.6g 1.87g 35%
Potassium 1524mg 322mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.506mg 30%
Selenium 14.3µg 0.5µg 25%
Fats 13.7g 0.44g 20%
Carbs 57.9g 8.81g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.086mg 12%
Calcium 128mg 14mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 0.024g 11%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 14µg 10%
Calories 228kcal 40kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.244mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.69mg 4%
Folate 32µg 23µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.239g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.072mg 1%
Sodium 21mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.201mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 5.3g N/A
Choline 12mg 10.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.