Coconut vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between coconut and cocoa bean
- The amount of copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2 in cocoa bean is higher than in coconut.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily copper needs 352% more than coconut.
- Cocoa bean has 4 times less saturated fat than coconut. Coconut has 29.698g of saturated fat, while cocoa bean has 7.76g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.
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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 | +1387.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +692.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +604.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +538.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +729.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +479.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +544.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.33 g
Fats:
33.49 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
46.99 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1640.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +443.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +282.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +712.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +208.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.435mg | 3.607mg | 352% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 15.52mg | 164% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 476mg | 106% |
| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 7.76g | 100% |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 3.737mg | 97% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 728mg | 88% |
| Fiber | 9g | 29.8g | 83% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 2509mg | 63% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 6.37mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.46mg | 34% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 13.1g | 31% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 18.1g | 30% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 78mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 58.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 2.4mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 220kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 4.39g | 7% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 13.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.118mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Folate | 26µg | 32µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.254mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 28.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 1.76g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 11.4mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.42g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
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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
8%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
343%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)
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.