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Cocoa solids vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cocoa solids and sunflower oil

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium; however, sunflower oil is richer in vitamin E.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 421% more than sunflower oil.
  • Cocoa solids have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24, while the glycemic index of sunflower oil is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 0% 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40980%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +629.9%

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
14% 48% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 36.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +910.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8172.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Sunflower oil DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0mg 421%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 41.08mg 273%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 36.4g 240%
Iron 13.86mg 0mg 173%
Manganese 3.837mg 0mg 167%
Fiber 37g 0g 148%
Fats 13.7g 100g 133%
Magnesium 499mg 0mg 119%
Phosphorus 734mg 0mg 105%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 46.2g 104%
Zinc 6.81mg 0mg 62%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Potassium 1524mg 0mg 45%
Protein 19.6g 0g 39%
Calories 228kcal 884kcal 33%
Selenium 14.3µg 0µg 26%
Saturated fat 8.07g 13g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0mg 19%
Carbs 57.9g 0g 19%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0mg 14%
Calcium 128mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0mg 9%
Folate 32µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5.4µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Sodium 21mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Sunflower oil
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
64%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.