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Cocoa solids vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cocoa solids and praline

  • Praline contains less copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium than cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 366% higher.
  • Praline contains 11 times less iron than cocoa solids. Cocoa solids contain 13.86mg of iron, while praline contains 1.29mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in praline is lower.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24, while the glycemic index of praline is 43.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 35% 13% 19% 48% 165% 46% 45% 6.3% 219% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +918.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +197.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +602.3%
Contains more IronIron +974.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +666.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +605.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +694.4%

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.
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 1% 0.33% 10% 0% 51% 12% 7.8% 20% 18% 0% 3.3% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +493.9%
Contains more OtherOther +582.4%
Contains more FatsFats +89.1%
Contains more WaterWater +245.3%
~equal in Carbs ~59.59g

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
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.224 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.778 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +221.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1667.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Praline DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.494mg 366%
Iron 13.86mg 1.29mg 157%
Fiber 37g 3.5g 134%
Magnesium 499mg 49mg 107%
Manganese 3.837mg 1.682mg 94%
Phosphorus 734mg 104mg 90%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 7.778g 49%
Zinc 6.81mg 1.67mg 47%
Potassium 1524mg 217mg 38%
Protein 19.6g 3.3g 33%
Saturated fat 8.07g 2.224g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 14.683g 25%
Selenium 14.3µg 1.8µg 23%
Fats 13.7g 25.9g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.053mg 14%
Calories 228kcal 485kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.415mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.203mg 10%
Calcium 128mg 43mg 9%
Folate 32µg 6µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.077mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.332mg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.3µg 1%
Sodium 21mg 48mg 1%
Carbs 57.9g 59.59g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 20.9g 56.09g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 55.79g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Praline
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
10%
Praline
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
61%
Praline

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.846g)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline
Praline is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.