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Cocoa solids vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cocoa solids and Spearmint

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Iron, however, Spearmint is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 394% more than Spearmint.
  • Spearmint has 42 times less Saturated Fat than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids have 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Spearmint has 0.191g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spearmint, fresh.

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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 45% 60% 40% 445% 80% 30% 26% 3.9% 146% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +692.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +232.8%
Contains more IronIron +16.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1478.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +524.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1123.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +243.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.5%

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 44% 243% 0% 0% 20% 40% 18% 15% 36% 0% 0% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.078mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +495.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1776.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +588.5%
Contains more OtherOther +187.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2751.7%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.394 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18180%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.6%

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 Spearmint
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 Spearmint Opinion
Calories 228kcal 44kcal Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 3.29g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.73g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 13.3mg Spearmint
Net carbs 20.9g 1.61g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 8.41g Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 63mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 199mg Spearmint
Potassium 1524mg 458mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 11.87mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Spearmint
Fiber 37g 6.8g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.24mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 1.09mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 60mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 30mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 4054IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Spearmint
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 1.118mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.078mg
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.175mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.948mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.25mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.158mg Spearmint
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 105µg Spearmint
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.191g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.025g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.394g Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.05mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.135mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.135mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.247mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.141mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.046mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.168mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.164mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.066mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Spearmint
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
38%
Spearmint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
88%
Spearmint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.