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Liver vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Liver and Cocoa solids?

  • Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, yet Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 778% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 more Iron +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +372%
Contains more Calcium +1180%
Contains more Magnesium +3464.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.6%
Contains more Potassium +916%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +497.5%
Contains more Manganese +1179%
Equal in Zinc - 6.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Iron +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +372%
Contains more Calcium +1180%
Contains more Magnesium +3464.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.6%
Contains more Potassium +916%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +497.5%
Contains more Manganese +1179%
Equal in Zinc - 6.81

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.
Liver
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +811.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1779.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.1%
Contains more Folate +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +811.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1779.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.1%
Contains more Folate +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Water +2044%
Contains more Fats +211.4%
Contains more Carbs +1439.9%
Contains more Other +286.7%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +32.8%
Contains more Water +2044%
Contains more Fats +211.4%
Contains more Carbs +1439.9%
Contains more Other +286.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +625.4%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +625.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 26.02g 19.6g Liver
Fats 4.4g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 3.76g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 165kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Liver
Fiber 0g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 10mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 17.92mg 13.86mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 241mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 150mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 49mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.72mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.634mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.3mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 67.5µg 14.3µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.078mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.241mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 2.185mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.254mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.118mg Liver
Folate 163µg 32µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.293mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.776mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.76mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.189mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.983mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.202mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.941mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.177mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.339mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 1.41g 8.07g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.44g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.