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Cocoa solids vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cocoa solids and Quinoa

  • Quinoa has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 400% more.
  • Cocoa solids have 35 times more Saturated Fat than Quinoa. Cocoa solids have 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Quinoa has 0.231g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Quinoa, cooked.

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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 Calcium +652.9%
Contains more Iron +830.2%
Contains more Magnesium +679.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +382.9%
Contains more Potassium +786%
Contains more Zinc +524.8%
Contains more Copper +1872.9%
Contains more Manganese +508.1%
Contains more Selenium +410.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +652.9%
Contains more Iron +830.2%
Contains more Magnesium +679.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +382.9%
Contains more Potassium +786%
Contains more Zinc +524.8%
Contains more Copper +1872.9%
Contains more Manganese +508.1%
Contains more Selenium +410.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
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Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +530%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.123
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +530%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.123

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +345.5%
Contains more Fats +613.5%
Contains more Carbs +171.8%
Contains more Other +653.2%
Contains more Water +2287%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +345.5%
Contains more Fats +613.5%
Contains more Carbs +171.8%
Contains more Other +653.2%
Contains more Water +2287%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +765.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +765.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145%

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 Quinoa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 18.5g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 4.4g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 1.92g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 21.3g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 120kcal Cocoa solids
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 1.75g 0.87g Quinoa
Fiber 37g 2.8g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 17mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 1.49mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 64mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 152mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 172mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 6.81mg 1.09mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.192mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.631mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 2.8µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.11mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.412mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.123mg Quinoa
Folate 32µg 42µg Quinoa
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.052mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.131mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.157mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.261mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.239mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.096mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.185mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.185mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.127mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.528g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.078g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Quinoa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Cocoa solids
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.839g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.