Macadamia vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between macadamia and cocoa solids?
- Macadamia is richer in vitamin B1, yet cocoa solids are richer in copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium.
- Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 337% higher.
- Macadamia has 15 times more vitamin B1 than cocoa solids. Macadamia has 1.195mg of vitamin B1, while cocoa solids have 0.078mg.
- Cocoa solids contain less saturated fat.
- Macadamia has a lower glycemic index than cocoa solids.
We used Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types in this comparison.
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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 | -76.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +314.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +275.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +401.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +423.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +290.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +297.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1432.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +453.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +319% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +120.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +408.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1188.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +241.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.756mg | 3.788mg | 337% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 4.57g | 136% |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 13.86mg | 127% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 37g | 114% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 13.7g | 95% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.078mg | 93% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 499mg | 88% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 734mg | 78% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 230mg | 58% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 6.81mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 1524mg | 34% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 228kcal | 25% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 19.6g | 23% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 14.3µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 8.07g | 18% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 57.9g | 15% |
| Manganese | 4.131mg | 3.837mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.118mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.254mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 0.44g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.241mg | 6% |
| Folate | 11µg | 32µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 128mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 2.185mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 20.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 1.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 1.177mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
339%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.991g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.