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Cocoa solids vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cocoa solids and pudding

  • Cocoa solids are richer than pudding in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 409% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 46 times more fiber than pudding. Cocoa solids contain 37g of fiber, while pudding contains 0.8g.
  • Pudding contains less saturated fat.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index than pudding.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2395%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +916%
Contains more IronIron +3976.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3312.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1318.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +743.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3855.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +286.5%

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 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~11.3mg

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% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +520.3%
Contains more FatsFats +334.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.8%
Contains more OtherOther +530.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2337.7%

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
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +458%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Pudding DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.111mg 409%
Iron 13.86mg 0.34mg 169%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.097mg 163%
Fiber 37g 0.8g 145%
Magnesium 499mg 20mg 114%
Phosphorus 734mg 87mg 92%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.48mg 58%
Caffeine 230mg 2mg 57%
Potassium 1524mg 150mg 40%
Protein 19.6g 3.16g 33%
Saturated fat 8.07g 1.81g 28%
Selenium 14.3µg 3.7µg 19%
Fats 13.7g 3.15g 16%
Carbs 57.9g 19.64g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.133mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 0.819g 9%
Folate 32µg 4µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.157mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Calories 228kcal 120kcal 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.038mg 3%
Sodium 21mg 98mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Calcium 128mg 106mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.18g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.326mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 11.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.06mg 0%
Choline 12mg 11.3mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Pudding
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
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.