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Cocoa solids vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cocoa solids and paprika

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, paprika is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin K.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 985% more than cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa solids have 5 times more copper than paprika. While cocoa solids have 3.788mg of copper, paprika has only 0.713mg.
  • The glycemic index of cocoa solids is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +431.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +52.5%

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%
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +410.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +360.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1714.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3112%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +329.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.6%
Contains more WaterWater +274.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.4%
~equal in Fats ~12.89g
~equal in Carbs ~53.99g

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1665%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Paprika DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.713mg 342%
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 29.1mg 193%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 2.141mg 156%
Manganese 3.837mg 1.59mg 98%
Iron 13.86mg 21.14mg 91%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 1.23mg 76%
Magnesium 499mg 178mg 76%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 80.3µg 65%
Phosphorus 734mg 314mg 60%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 7.766g 49%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 10.06mg 49%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 2.51mg 45%
Saturated fat 8.07g 2.14g 27%
Zinc 6.81mg 4.33mg 23%
Potassium 1524mg 2280mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.33mg 21%
Selenium 14.3µg 6.3µg 15%
Protein 19.6g 14.14g 11%
Calcium 128mg 229mg 10%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Fiber 37g 34.9g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 1.695g 7%
Choline 12mg 51.5mg 7%
Folate 32µg 49µg 4%
Calories 228kcal 282kcal 3%
Sodium 21mg 68mg 2%
Carbs 57.9g 53.99g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Fats 13.7g 12.89g 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.