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Cocoa solids vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cocoa solids and cayenne pepper?

  • Cocoa solids are richer in copper, magnesium, manganese, iron, and phosphorus, yet cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 379% higher.
  • Cocoa solids have 3 times more magnesium than cayenne pepper. Cocoa solids have 499mg of magnesium, while cayenne pepper has 152mg.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types in this comparison.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.3%
Contains more IronIron +77.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +915.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29730%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1976.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3112%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.3%
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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.2%
Contains more FatsFats +26.1%
Contains more WaterWater +168.3%
~equal in Carbs ~56.63g
~equal in Other ~6.04g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1802.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.373mg 379%
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 29.83mg 198%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 2.45mg 179%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Magnesium 499mg 152mg 83%
Manganese 3.837mg 2mg 80%
Iron 13.86mg 7.8mg 76%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 80.3µg 65%
Phosphorus 734mg 293mg 63%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 8.37g 53%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.919mg 52%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 8.701mg 41%
Fiber 37g 27.2g 39%
Zinc 6.81mg 2.48mg 39%
Saturated fat 8.07g 3.26g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.328mg 21%
Folate 32µg 106µg 19%
Protein 19.6g 12.01g 15%
Potassium 1524mg 2014mg 14%
Selenium 14.3µg 8.8µg 10%
Choline 12mg 51.5mg 7%
Calories 228kcal 318kcal 5%
Fats 13.7g 17.27g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 2.75g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Calcium 128mg 148mg 2%
Carbs 57.9g 56.63g 0%
Net carbs 20.9g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 10.34g N/A
Sodium 21mg 30mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Cayenne pepper
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%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

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 - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.81g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.