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Cocoa solids vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cocoa solids and turmeric different?

  • Cocoa solids are richer in copper, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc, while turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin E, and potassium.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 694% more than cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa solids contain 4 times more saturated fat than turmeric. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of saturated fat, while turmeric contains 1.838g.
  • Cocoa solids have a higher glycemic index (24) than turmeric (0).

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spices, turmeric, ground types were used in this article.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +139.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.5%
Contains more IronIron +296.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +416%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4330%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +436%
Contains more CholineCholine +310%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.107mg
~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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.5%
Contains more FatsFats +321.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more WaterWater +328.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +917.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 3.837mg 19.8mg 694%
Iron 13.86mg 55mg 514%
Copper 3.788mg 1.3mg 276%
Magnesium 499mg 208mg 69%
Phosphorus 734mg 299mg 62%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Fiber 37g 22.7g 57%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 4.43mg 29%
Saturated fat 8.07g 1.838g 28%
Zinc 6.81mg 4.5mg 21%
Protein 19.6g 9.68g 20%
Fats 13.7g 3.25g 16%
Potassium 1524mg 2080mg 16%
Selenium 14.3µg 6.2µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 0.449g 10%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 13.4µg 9%
Choline 12mg 49.2mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.542mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.35mg 5%
Calories 228kcal 312kcal 4%
Calcium 128mg 168mg 4%
Folate 32µg 20µg 3%
Carbs 57.9g 67.14g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.058mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.756g 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.107mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 3.21g N/A
Sodium 21mg 27mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.