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Cocoa solids vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cocoa solids and Sweet potato

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Sweet potato have more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 404% more.
  • Cocoa solids have 448 times more Saturated Fat than Sweet potato. Cocoa solids have 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Sweet potato has 0.018g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 Calcium +326.7%
Contains more Iron +2172.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1896%
Contains more Phosphorus +1461.7%
Contains more Potassium +352.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Zinc +2170%
Contains more Copper +2408.6%
Contains more Manganese +1387.2%
Contains more Selenium +2283.3%
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 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +326.7%
Contains more Iron +2172.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1896%
Contains more Phosphorus +1461.7%
Contains more Potassium +352.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Zinc +2170%
Contains more Copper +2408.6%
Contains more Manganese +1387.2%
Contains more Selenium +2283.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.3%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
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 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.3%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1148.4%
Contains more Fats +27300%
Contains more Carbs +187.8%
Contains more Other +491.8%
Contains more Water +2476%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +1148.4%
Contains more Fats +27300%
Contains more Carbs +187.8%
Contains more Other +491.8%
Contains more Water +2476%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +456900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3042.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +456900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3042.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 17.12g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 1.57g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.05g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 20.12g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 86kcal Cocoa solids
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 1.75g 4.18g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 3g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 30mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.61mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 25mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 47mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 337mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 55mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 0.3mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.151mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.258mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 0.6µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.078mg
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.061mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.557mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 32µg 11µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.8µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.031mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.083mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.055mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.092mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.066mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.029mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.089mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.086mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.031mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.001g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.014g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.