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Coffee vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Coffee and Cocoa bean

  • Cocoa bean is higher than Coffee in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily Copper needs 401% more than Coffee.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Coffee is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5020.4%
Contains more IronIron +155100%
Contains more CopperCopper +180250%
Contains more ZincZinc +31750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16147.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
Coffee
0
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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +338.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.254mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +3581.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14983.3%
Contains more FatsFats +65400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1559.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
62% 35% 3%
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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29166.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coffee Cocoa bean
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Cocoa bean Opinion
Calories 1kcal 220kcal Cocoa bean
Protein 0.12g 18.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 0.02g 13.1g Cocoa bean
Net carbs 0g 28.5g Cocoa bean
Carbs 0g 58.3g Cocoa bean
Magnesium 3mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Calcium 2mg 111mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 49mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Iron 0.01mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Sugar 0g 1.76g Coffee
Fiber 0g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Copper 0.002mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 0.02mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 3mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 2mg 19mg Coffee
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 0.023mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 0µg 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.11mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.254mg
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.118mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Folate 2µg 32µg Cocoa bean
Choline 2.6mg 11.4mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 0.002g 7.76g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.42g Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0mg 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.001mg 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 0.005mg 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.001mg 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0mg 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 0.003mg 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.002mg 0.312mg Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee Cocoa bean
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
3%
Coffee
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.758g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean 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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/nutrients
  2. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.