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Icing vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Icing and Cocoa solids

  • Icing has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 421% more than Icing.

Food varieties used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Contains more Calcium +4166.7%
Contains more Iron +8562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +49800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3977.8%
Contains more Potassium +4382.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +9628.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Calcium +4166.7%
Contains more Iron +8562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +49800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3977.8%
Contains more Potassium +4382.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Zinc +9628.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14200%

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.
Icing
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Contains more Vitamin E +1430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +893.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +893.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Water +402.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +616%
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 Fats +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Water +402.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +616%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1707%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.57
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1707%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.57

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 20.9g Icing
Protein 0g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 16.23g 13.7g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 57.9g Icing
Calories 418kcal 228kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 0g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 3mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 0.16mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 1mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 18mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 34mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 184mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 0.07mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 0.1µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.1mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.241mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 8µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 13µg 2.5µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 2.974g 8.07g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 4.57g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.44g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Cocoa solids
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Icing
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
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.

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.