Cocoa solids vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cocoa solids and flour?
- Cocoa solids are richer in copper, fiber, manganese, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium, yet flour is richer in vitamin B1.
- Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 405% higher.
- Cocoa solids have 52 times more saturated fat than flour. Cocoa solids have 8.07g of saturated fat, while flour has 0.155g.
- Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index than flour.
We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2168.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +753.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1324.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2530.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +872.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +579.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +462.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +733.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +906.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +471.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1298% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1160.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +297.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5152.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.413g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.788mg | 0.144mg | 405% |
| Fiber | 37g | 2.7g | 137% |
| Manganese | 3.837mg | 0.682mg | 137% |
| Iron | 13.86mg | 4.64mg | 115% |
| Magnesium | 499mg | 22mg | 114% |
| Phosphorus | 734mg | 108mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.785mg | 59% |
| Caffeine | 230mg | 0mg | 58% |
| Zinc | 6.81mg | 0.7mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1524mg | 107mg | 42% |
| Folate | 32µg | 183µg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 8.07g | 0.155g | 36% |
| Selenium | 14.3µg | 33.9µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.185mg | 5.904mg | 23% |
| Fats | 13.7g | 0.98g | 20% |
| Protein | 19.6g | 10.33g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.494mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.57g | 0.087g | 11% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 15mg | 11% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 364kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.044mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 57.9g | 76.31g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.438mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.9g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Choline | 12mg | 10.4mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.413g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.293mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.76mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.189mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.983mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.177mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.339mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.915g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.