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Cocoa solids vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cocoa solids and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 405% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Cocoa solids have 22 times more magnesium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While cocoa solids have 499mg of magnesium, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has only 23mg.
  • Cocoa solids have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2069.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +573.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +902.6%
Contains more IronIron +148.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2625.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +887%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +619.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +459.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.8%

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 0% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +916%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.2%
Contains more FatsFats +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +107.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +68.3%

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +998.9%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.139mg 405%
Fiber 37g 2.8g 137%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.686mg 137%
Magnesium 499mg 23mg 113%
Iron 13.86mg 5.57mg 104%
Phosphorus 734mg 102mg 90%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.69mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.702mg 52%
Sodium 21mg 941mg 40%
Potassium 1524mg 152mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 4.835g 29%
Saturated fat 8.07g 1.653g 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 6.442mg 27%
Folate 32µg 134µg 26%
Protein 19.6g 9.46g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.487mg 19%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 25.4µg 19%
Calcium 128mg 19mg 11%
Calories 228kcal 418kcal 10%
Fats 13.7g 8.64g 8%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.15mg 7%
Selenium 14.3µg 10.3µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 1.986g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.536mg 6%
Carbs 57.9g 74.05g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.086mg 2%
Choline 12mg 16.7mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.417g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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