Palm oil vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between palm oil and cocoa bean
- Palm oil has more vitamin E, while cocoa bean has more copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 401% higher.
- Cocoa bean contains 159 times less vitamin E than palm oil. Palm oil contains 15.94mg of vitamin E, while cocoa bean contains 0.1mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cocoa bean is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Oil, palm and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.
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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 | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +15840% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +663.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
49.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +742.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2114.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0mg | 3.607mg | 401% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 15.52mg | 194% |
| Saturated fat | 49.3g | 7.76g | 189% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 162% | |
| Fats | 100g | 13.1g | 134% |
| Fiber | 0g | 29.8g | 119% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 476mg | 113% |
| Vitamin E | 15.94mg | 0.1mg | 106% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 728mg | 104% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 37g | 4.39g | 82% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 2509mg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.3g | 0.42g | 59% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 6.37mg | 58% |
| Protein | 0g | 18.1g | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.46mg | 35% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 220kcal | 33% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 13.2µg | 24% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 78mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 0g | 58.3g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 111mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.118mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Folate | 0µg | 32µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.254mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 2.4µg | 5% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 11.4mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 28.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.76g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
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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
26%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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343%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Palm oil is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 41.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)