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Sardine vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sardine and Cocoa solids

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily need of Copper 400% more than Sardine.
  • Cocoa solids have less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +198.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1179.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283.9%
Contains more IronIron +374.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1936.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +419.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3452.8%

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.
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.078mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.241mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1887%
Contains more FatsFats +19.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +34.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
62% 35% 3%
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 -81.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1070%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Cocoa solids
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 208kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Protein 24.62g 19.6g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Net carbs 0g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Carbs 0g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 382mg 128mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Iron 2.92mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 0g 1.75g Sardine
Fiber 0g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 0.186mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 1.31mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 490mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 307mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.1mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 52.7µg 14.3µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.078mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.185mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.254mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.118mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.5µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Choline 75mg 12mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 8.07g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.44g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 1.079mg 0.776mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.76mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.189mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.983mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.202mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.941mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 1.177mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.339mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Cocoa solids
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
124%
Sardine
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.