Dried fruit vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between dried fruit and cocoa solids?
- Dried fruit is higher in vitamin E, yet cocoa solids are higher in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and caffeine.
- Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 383% more.
- Dried fruit has 43 times more vitamin E than cocoa solids. While dried fruit has 4.33mg of vitamin E, cocoa solids have only 0.1mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in dried fruit is lower.
We used Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -52.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1459.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +132.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +421.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1004.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1646.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +933.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1532.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +550% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +929.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +478.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2586.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~57.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6075.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +494.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.343mg | 3.788mg | 383% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 3.837mg | 157% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 13.86mg | 140% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 37g | 119% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 499mg | 111% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 734mg | 95% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 230mg | 58% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 6.81mg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 8.07g | 37% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 19.6g | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 0.1mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 14.3µg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 13.7g | 20% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.241mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 1524mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 4.57g | 11% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 128mg | 7% |
| Folate | 10µg | 32µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.254mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 2.185mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 57.9g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.44g | 2% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 228kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 20.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 1.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 1.177mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 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
24%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
339%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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)