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Peanut butter vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peanut butter and Cocoa solids

  • Peanut butter has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E , however, Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily need of Copper 374% more than Peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter has 91 times more Vitamin E than Cocoa solids. While Peanut butter has 9.1mg of Vitamin E , Cocoa solids have only 0.1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 less Sodium -19%
Contains more Calcium +161.2%
Contains more Iron +696.6%
Contains more Magnesium +197%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.1%
Contains more Potassium +173.1%
Contains more Zinc +171.3%
Contains more Copper +797.6%
Contains more Manganese +130.5%
Contains more Selenium +248.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Calcium +161.2%
Contains more Iron +696.6%
Contains more Magnesium +197%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.1%
Contains more Potassium +173.1%
Contains more Zinc +171.3%
Contains more Copper +797.6%
Contains more Manganese +130.5%
Contains more Selenium +248.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.7%
Contains more Folate +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
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 +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.7%
Contains more Folate +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Fats +274.9%
Contains more Carbs +159.5%
Contains more Water +143.9%
Contains more Other +100.7%
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 Protein +13.3%
Contains more Fats +274.9%
Contains more Carbs +159.5%
Contains more Water +143.9%
Contains more Other +100.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +467.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2748.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +467.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2748.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 22.21g 19.6g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 13.7g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 598kcal 228kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 5g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 49mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 1.74mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 168mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 335mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 558mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 17mg 21mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.422mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 1.665mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 4.1µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.078mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 2.185mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.254mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.118mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 32µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.525mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.546mg 1.189mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.265mg 0.202mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.941mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.557mg 0.339mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 10.325g 8.07g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 4.57g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.44g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
62%
Peanut butter
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.