Crouton vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crouton and cocoa solids?
- Crouton is higher in vitamin B1 and selenium, yet cocoa solids are higher in copper, manganese, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
- Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 403% more.
- Crouton has 8 times more vitamin B1 than cocoa solids. While crouton has 0.623mg of vitamin B1, cocoa solids have only 0.078mg.
- The glycemic index of cocoa solids is lower.
We used Croutons, plain and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types 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 SeleniumSelenium | +162.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1509.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1129% |
| Contains more IronIron | +239.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2223.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +665.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +538.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +667.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +698.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +353.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +189.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 3.788mg | 403% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 3.837mg | 145% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 37g | 128% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 13.86mg | 122% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 499mg | 111% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 734mg | 88% |
| Caffeine | 230mg | 58% | |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 6.81mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.078mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 14.3µg | 42% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 1524mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 8.07g | 30% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 21mg | 29% |
| Folate | 132µg | 32µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 2.185mg | 20% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 19.6g | 15% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 13.7g | 11% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 228kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.118mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.44g | 6% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 57.9g | 5% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 128mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.254mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 4.57g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.241mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 20.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 1.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 1.177mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.339mg | 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
35%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
339%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
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.