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Cocoa solids vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocoa solids and Wheat

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Wheat have more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 359% higher.
  • Wheat contains 18 times less Saturated Fat than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Wheat contains 0.454g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Wheat, durum.

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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 +276.5%
Contains more Iron +293.8%
Contains more Magnesium +246.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +253.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +585%
Contains more Manganese +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Selenium +525.2%
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 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +276.5%
Contains more Iron +293.8%
Contains more Magnesium +246.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +253.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +585%
Contains more Manganese +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Selenium +525.2%

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 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Contains more Folate +34.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Contains more Folate +34.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Fats +454.7%
Contains more Other +225.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Water +264.7%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Fats +454.7%
Contains more Other +225.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Water +264.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1228.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.3%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1228.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.3%

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 Wheat
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 Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 19.6g 13.68g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 2.47g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 228kcal 339kcal Wheat
Sugar 1.75g Wheat
Fiber 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 34mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 3.52mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 144mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 508mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 431mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 6.81mg 4.16mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.553mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 3.012mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.121mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 32µg 43µg Wheat
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.176mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.366mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.533mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.934mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.303mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.681mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.594mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.322mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.344g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.978g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Wheat
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
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.616g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.