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Cocoa solids vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cocoa solids and Flax

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 285% more than Flax.
  • Flax contains 2 times less Iron than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids contain 13.86mg of Iron, while Flax contains 5.73mg.
  • Flax has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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 Iron +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Copper +210.5%
Contains more Manganese +54.6%
Contains more Calcium +99.2%
Contains more Selenium +77.6%
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Iron +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Copper +210.5%
Contains more Manganese +54.6%
Contains more Calcium +99.2%
Contains more Selenium +77.6%

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +210%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2007.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300.8%
Contains more Folate +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +72%
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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +210%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2007.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300.8%
Contains more Folate +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +72%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +100.5%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Water +132%
Equal in Protein - 18.29
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +100.5%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Water +132%
Equal in Protein - 18.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6429.5%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6429.5%

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 Flax
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Flax Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 1.58g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 18.29g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 57.9g 28.88g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 1.75g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 37g 27.3g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 255mg Flax
Iron 13.86mg 5.73mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 392mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 642mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 813mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 30mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 4.34mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 1.22mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 2.482mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.161mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 32µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.776mg 0.766mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.189mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.983mg 0.862mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.177mg 1.072mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 8.07g 3.663g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.407g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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)

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.