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Cocoa solids vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cocoa solids and Thyme

  • Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Thyme is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 359% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 17 times more Saturated Fat than Thyme. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Thyme contains 0.467g.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Thyme, 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%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +582.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +276.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +592.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.4%
Contains more IronIron +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%

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%
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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 534% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.6%
~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
Thyme
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +252.5%
Contains more FatsFats +715.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.8%
Contains more OtherOther +81.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2070.3%

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
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5542%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.9%

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 Thyme
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Thyme Opinion
Calories 228kcal 101kcal Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 5.56g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 1.68g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 20.9g 10.45g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 24.45g Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 160mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 1524mg 609mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 1.75g Thyme
Fiber 37g 14g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.555mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 1.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 106mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 0IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 1.719mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.048mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.824mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.348mg Thyme
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 45µg Thyme
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.081g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.532g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.114mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.154mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.285mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.262mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.126mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.307mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Thyme
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
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.603g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.