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Cocoa solids vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cocoa solids and seaweed

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, manganese, fiber, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and potassium; however, seaweed is richer in vitamin K.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 406% more than seaweed.
  • Seaweed has 33 times less saturated fat than cocoa solids. Cocoa solids have 8.07g of saturated fat, while seaweed has 0.247g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +312.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1612.4%
Contains more IronIron +386.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2813.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +453.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1647.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1818.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1942.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +770%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2540%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~12.8mg

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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1066.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2346.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +505%
Contains more WaterWater +2619.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4563.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +836.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Seaweed DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.13mg 406%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.2mg 158%
Fiber 37g 1.3g 143%
Iron 13.86mg 2.85mg 138%
Phosphorus 734mg 42mg 99%
Magnesium 499mg 121mg 90%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 66µg 53%
Zinc 6.81mg 1.23mg 51%
Potassium 1524mg 89mg 42%
Folate 32µg 180µg 37%
Protein 19.6g 1.68g 36%
Saturated fat 8.07g 0.247g 36%
Selenium 14.3µg 0.7µg 25%
Fats 13.7g 0.56g 20%
Carbs 57.9g 9.57g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.47mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 0.098g 11%
Sodium 21mg 233mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.002mg 9%
Calories 228kcal 43kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.642mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.87mg 5%
Calcium 128mg 168mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.047g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 0.6g N/A
Choline 12mg 12.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Seaweed
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
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.