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Cocoa solids vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa solids and Whey different?

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium than Whey.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 420% higher.
  • Whey has less Saturated Fat.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Whey, sweet, fluid are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +172.3%
Contains more Iron +23000%
Contains more Magnesium +6137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1495.7%
Contains more Potassium +846.6%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +5138.5%
Contains more Copper +94600%
Contains more Manganese +383600%
Contains more Selenium +652.6%
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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +172.3%
Contains more Iron +23000%
Contains more Magnesium +6137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1495.7%
Contains more Potassium +846.6%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +5138.5%
Contains more Copper +94600%
Contains more Manganese +383600%
Contains more Selenium +652.6%

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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Whey
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2852.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.6%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2852.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.6%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2205.9%
Contains more Fats +3705.6%
Contains more Carbs +1026.5%
Contains more Other +994.3%
Contains more Water +3004%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +2205.9%
Contains more Fats +3705.6%
Contains more Carbs +1026.5%
Contains more Other +994.3%
Contains more Water +3004%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4470%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4470%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

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 Whey
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Whey Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 5.14g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 0.85g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.36g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 5.14g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 27kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 5.14g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 47mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.06mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 8mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 46mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 161mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 54mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 0.13mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.004mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.001mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 1.9µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.036mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.158mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.074mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.031mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 1µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.013mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.054mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.047mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.068mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.016mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.027mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.046mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.016mg Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.1g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.011g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Whey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Cocoa solids
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.