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Cocoa solids vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cocoa solids and vanilla extract

  • Vanilla extract has less copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 413% more than vanilla extract.
  • Vanilla extract has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Vanilla extract.

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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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4058.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1063.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +929.7%
Contains more IronIron +11450%
Contains more CopperCopper +5161.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +6090.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1568.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%
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% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +414.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +625.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +22733.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +357.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1652.7%
Contains more OtherOther +497.4%

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
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Vanilla extract DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.072mg 413%
Iron 13.86mg 0.12mg 172%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.23mg 157%
Fiber 37g 0g 148%
Magnesium 499mg 12mg 116%
Phosphorus 734mg 6mg 104%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.11mg 61%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Potassium 1524mg 148mg 40%
Protein 19.6g 0.06g 39%
Saturated fat 8.07g 0.01g 37%
Selenium 14.3µg 0µg 26%
Fats 13.7g 0.06g 21%
Carbs 57.9g 12.65g 15%
Calcium 128mg 11mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 0.01g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.425mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.095mg 11%
Folate 32µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.026mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.011mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.035mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.004g 3%
Calories 228kcal 288kcal 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Sodium 21mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 12.65g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 12.65g N/A
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 Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.