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Cocoa solids vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cocoa solids and potato salad different?

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium than potato salad.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 408% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 38 times more manganese than potato salad. While cocoa solids contain 3.837mg of manganese, potato salad contains only 0.101mg.
  • Potato salad has less saturated fat.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index (24) than potato salad (45).

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Potato salad, home-prepared 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3226.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +573.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500%
Contains more IronIron +2032.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3110.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +2096.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1311.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3699%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +248.8%

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.077mg
~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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +631.3%
Contains more FatsFats +67.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +418.4%
Contains more OtherOther +197.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2433.3%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +749.3%

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 Potato salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Potato salad DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.118mg 408%
Iron 13.86mg 0.65mg 165%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.101mg 162%
Fiber 37g 1.3g 143%
Magnesium 499mg 15mg 115%
Phosphorus 734mg 52mg 97%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.31mg 59%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Potassium 1524mg 254mg 37%
Protein 19.6g 2.68g 34%
Saturated fat 8.07g 1.429g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.737g 22%
Sodium 21mg 529mg 22%
Selenium 14.3µg 4.1µg 19%
Carbs 57.9g 11.17g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.06mg 14%
Calcium 128mg 19mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Fats 13.7g 8.2g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.89mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.534mg 6%
Folate 32µg 7µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 2.48g 5%
Calories 228kcal 143kcal 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.141mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 9.87g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.077mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
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 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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.